How to get from Evanston to Schaumburg by bus?

By bus

To get from Evanston to Schaumburg in Schaumburg, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Ridge Ave station to Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Golf Rd & Roselle Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

141min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Schaumburg
Leaves from Dempster St & Ridge Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Ridge Ave
    ID 21505
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St)
    ID 21612
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    West
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    29 min
  • 6
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    West
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Rd & Roselle Rd
    ID 17005
    7 min
  • 8
    Walk to Schaumburg
    Walk to
    Schaumburg
    North Pleasant Drive
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 208 and 554

To get from Evanston to Schaumburg in Schaumburg, take the 208 bus from Davis St & Asbury Ave station to Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station. Next, take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Golf Rd & Roselle Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

149min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Schaumburg
Leaves from Davis St & Asbury Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Asbury Ave
    ID 173
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    87 min
  • 4
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    West
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Rd & Roselle Rd
    ID 17005
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Schaumburg
    Walk to
    Schaumburg
    North Pleasant Drive
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Schaumburg

The distance between Evanston, Schaumburg and Schaumburg, Schaumburg is approximately 23.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Schaumburg by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Schaumburg – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Schaumburg and the nearest public transit station is Dempster & Asbury.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster
  • Davis
  • Main

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Main St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dempster & Asbury
  • Dempster St & Ridge Ave
  • Dempster & Ridge

Public transit stations close to Schaumburg, Schaumburg

Schaumburg is located at North Pleasant Drive, Schaumburg and the nearest public transit station is Schaumburg.

Train stations close to Schaumburg:

  • Schaumburg

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 208 and 554

To get from Evanston to Schaumburg in Schaumburg, take the 208 bus from Davis St & Asbury Ave station to Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station. Next, take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Golf Rd & Roselle Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

149min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Schaumburg
Leaves from Davis St & Asbury Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Asbury Ave
    ID 173
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    87 min
  • 4
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    West
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Rd & Roselle Rd
    ID 17005
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Schaumburg
    Walk to
    Schaumburg
    North Pleasant Drive
    1.28 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Schaumburg?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 208, Bus line 554.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Evanston to Schaumburg?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line 554.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Schaumburg?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Schaumburg?

    The 250 bus line goes from Dempster St & Ridge Ave station near Evanston in Evanston to West station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West station near Schaumburg in Schaumburg.

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Schaumburg by bus?

    The total travel time between Evanston in Evanston and Schaumburg in Schaumburg by bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Evanston to get to Schaumburg?

    Get on the 250 bus from the Dempster St & Ridge Ave stop near Evanston in Evanston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Evanston and Schaumburg?

    Get off the bus at the West stop, which is closest to Schaumburg in Schaumburg.

  • How much is the bus fare from Evanston to Schaumburg?

    The ride from Evanston to Schaumburg costs $2.30.

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