How to get from Chicago to Ikea by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago to Ikea in Schaumburg, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X49 bus from Western & Madison (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Walter Payton Dr & West Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

95min$2.25
Bus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Ikea
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Woodfield Corporate Ctr (164 N Martingale Rd)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walter Payton Dr & West Dr
    ID 22718
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ikea
    Walk to
    Ikea
    East McConnor Parkway
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Chicago to Ikea in Schaumburg, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 208 bus from Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy) station to Access Dr/East Dr & Perimeter Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

102min$8.30
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Ikea
Leaves from Madison & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Access Dr/East Dr & Perimeter Dr
    ID 9539
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ikea
    Walk to
    Ikea
    East McConnor Parkway
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Ikea

The distance between Chicago, Schaumburg and Ikea, Schaumburg is approximately 25.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Ikea by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Schaumburg – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Schaumburg and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Western (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Ashland-Lake

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Madison & Western (East)
  • Madison & Western (West)
  • Western & Madison (South)

Public transit stations close to Ikea, Schaumburg

Ikea is located at East McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg and the nearest public transit station is Perimeter Dr & West Dr.

Train stations close to Ikea:

  • Arlington Park

Bus stations close to Ikea:

  • Perimeter Dr & West Dr
  • Golf Rd & Meacham Rd
  • Golf Rd & West Dr

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Chicago to Ikea in Schaumburg, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the 208 bus from Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy) station to Access Dr/East Dr & Perimeter Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $8.30.

102min$8.30
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Ikea
Leaves from Madison & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (484 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20490
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Access Dr/East Dr & Perimeter Dr
    ID 9539
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ikea
    Walk to
    Ikea
    East McConnor Parkway
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Ikea?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago to Ikea?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 208.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Ikea?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago to Ikea?

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Chicago in Chicago to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Western Blue Line Station (North) station near Ikea in Schaumburg.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Ikea by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Chicago in Chicago and Ikea in Schaumburg by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago to get to Ikea?

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) stop near Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago and Ikea?

    Get off the bus at the Western Blue Line Station (North) stop, which is closest to Ikea in Schaumburg.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago to Ikea?

    The ride from Chicago to Ikea costs $2.25.

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