How to get from West Chicago to Schaumburg by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from West Chicago to Schaumburg in Schaumburg, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-W train from West Chicago station to Geneva station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 801 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station to Golf/Roselle station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $7.80.

168min$7.80
Walk to train station
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 801
801
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Schaumburg
Leaves from West Chicago

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Chicago
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #21| Elburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geneva
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geneva Metra Station
    ID 11837
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    North
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    East
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf/Roselle
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Schaumburg
    Walk to
    Schaumburg
    North Pleasant Drive
    1.27 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Chicago to Schaumburg

The distance between West Chicago, Schaumburg and Schaumburg, Schaumburg is approximately 40.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Chicago to Schaumburg by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Schaumburg – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to West Chicago

West Chicago is located at East Washington Street, Schaumburg and the nearest public transit station is West Chicago.

Train stations close to West Chicago:

  • West Chicago

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Chicago to Schaumburg?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line UP-W, Bus line 801, Bus line 554.

  • Is there a direct train between West Chicago and Schaumburg?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Chicago to Schaumburg?

    The UP-W train line goes from West Chicago station near West Chicago in West Chicago to #21| Elburn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #21| Elburn station near Schaumburg in Schaumburg.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Chicago to Schaumburg by train and bus?

    The total travel time between West Chicago in West Chicago and Schaumburg in Schaumburg by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near West Chicago to get to Schaumburg?

    Get on the UP-W train from the West Chicago station near West Chicago in West Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Chicago and Schaumburg?

    Get off the train at the #21| Elburn stop, which is closest to Schaumburg in Schaumburg.

  • How much is the train fare from West Chicago to Schaumburg?

    The ride from West Chicago to Schaumburg costs $7.80.

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