How far is Schaumburg, IL from South Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to South Chicago, IL is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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 Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schaumburg and South Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and South Chicago.
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Start on North Pleasant Drive
130 m · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive
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Turn right onto West Thacker Street
723 ft · 36 sec · West Thacker Street
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Turn right onto North Roselle Road
2653 ft · 1 min · North Roselle Road
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Continue on South Roselle Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road
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Turn left onto IL 390 East Toll
1522 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
2708 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3064 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
23.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
1651 ft · 40 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward Anthony Avenue, 92nd Street
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto South Anthony Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · South Anthony Avenue
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Turn left onto East 92nd Street
1409 ft · 50 sec · East 92nd Street
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Turn left onto South Commercial Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto East 86th Street
829 ft · 39 sec · East 86th Street
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Turn right
66 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and South Chicago.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 290 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
23.7 mi · 00h 32m
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 Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near South Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to South Chicago?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Schaumburg and 22.2 miles from South Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near South Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Park
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 Forest Park.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and South Chicago. Straight-line distance: 33.95 mi (54.63 km).
#1 Schaumburg
Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA
| Population | 72,049 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -88.0834100 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Chicago
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 28,095 |
| Coordinates | 41.7397700, -87.5542500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Chicago (-87.55425, 41.73977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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