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How to get fromSchaumburg to Downtown Chicagoby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Schaumburg to Downtown Chicago by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 600 bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 600 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Rosemont to Clinton-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    1h 3m
    $4–8

  2. Line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    1h 51m
    $7–11

  3. Drive 28.4 mi

    1. Drive from Schaumburg to Downtown Chicagocar car 28.4 mi
    37 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Schaumburg to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 28.4 mi
    37 min
    $90–110

  5. Line 606 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 606
    2. Take the subway from Rosemont to Clinton-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    1h 17m
    $4–8

Schaumburg to Downtown Chicago by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar490Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Schaumburg to Downtown Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Schaumburg, IL, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h.

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