How far is Chicago Ridge, IL from Schaumburg, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago Ridge, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago Ridge and Schaumburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Ridge and Schaumburg.
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Start on South Ridgeland Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Ridgeland Avenue
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
2386 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
11.7 mi · 14 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
1888 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto East Higgins Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road
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Continue on West Higgins Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn right onto West Thacker Street
723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street
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Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago Ridge and Schaumburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Saint Charles Road West
Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chicago Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Schaumburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Ridge to Schaumburg?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berkeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Chicago Ridge and 17.1 miles from Schaumburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chicago Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Schaumburg.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago Ridge and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 27.77 mi (44.69 km).
#1 Chicago Ridge
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,775 |
| Coordinates | 41.7014200, -87.7792200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schaumburg
Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA
| Population | 72,049 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -88.0834100 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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