How far is South Chicago, IL from Schaumburg, IL?
The driving distance from South Chicago, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Chicago and Schaumburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Chicago and Schaumburg.
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Start on the route
66 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto East 86th Street
51 m · 13 sec · East 86th Street
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Turn left onto South Muskegon Avenue
667 ft · 35 sec · South Muskegon Avenue
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Turn left onto East 87th Street
996 ft · 24 sec · East 87th Street
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Turn right onto South Commercial Avenue
1 km · 1 min · South Commercial Avenue
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Turn right onto East 92nd Street
1130 ft · 35 sec · East 92nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Chicago Skyway
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
1410 ft · 34 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
724 ft · 18 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Chicago Skyway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
1987 ft · 31 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
6.7 mi · 10 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive
2072 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue
636 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
14.5 mi · 19 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 South Chicago and Schaumburg.
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 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
14.5 mi · 00h 19m
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 South Chicago 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 South Chicago to Schaumburg?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 22.8 miles from South Chicago and 22.8 miles from Schaumburg.
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 11.7 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 4:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Schaumburg.
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 South Chicago and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 33.95 mi (54.63 km).
#1 South Chicago
Former township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 28,095 |
| Coordinates | 41.7397700, -87.5542500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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