How to get from Naperville to Schaumburg by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Naperville to Schaumburg in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 600 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Northwest Transportation Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

127min$9.55
Train - BNSFBNSF
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 600
600
Walk to Schaumburg
Leaves from Naperville
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Naperville
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 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
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 23427
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Schaumburg
    Walk to
    Schaumburg
    410 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Naperville to Schaumburg in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station 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 Kimberly Dr & Mall Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

152min$14.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Schaumburg
Leaves from Naperville
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Naperville
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| 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
    Kimberly Dr & Mall Dr
    ID 9548
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Schaumburg
    Walk to
    Schaumburg
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Naperville to Schaumburg
The distance between Naperville, Chicago and Schaumburg, Chicago is approximately 57.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Naperville to Schaumburg by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Naperville

Naperville is located at Naperville, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & 5th Ave.

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Washington St & 5th Ave
  • Washington/Benton
  • Washington St & Benton Ave
Public transit stations close to Schaumburg, Chicago

Schaumburg is located at Schaumburg, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Martingale/Higgins.

Bus stations close to Schaumburg:

  • Martingale/Higgins
  • Woodfield Rd & Access Rd
  • Woodfield Rd & Martingale Rd
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Naperville to Schaumburg in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station 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 Kimberly Dr & Mall Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

152min$14.25
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Walk to Schaumburg
Leaves from Naperville
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Naperville
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| 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
    Kimberly Dr & Mall Dr
    ID 9548
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Schaumburg
    Walk to
    Schaumburg
    260 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 600.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 208.

  • Is there a direct train between Naperville and Schaumburg?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Naperville to Schaumburg?

    The BNSF train line goes from #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Naperville in Naperville to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station station near Schaumburg in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Naperville to Schaumburg by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Naperville in Naperville and Schaumburg in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the BNSF train from the #1246| Chicago Union Station station near Naperville in Naperville.

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

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Schaumburg in Chicago.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Naperville to Schaumburg?

    The ride from Naperville to Schaumburg costs $9.55.

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