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Trip from Bourbonnais, IL to Schaumburg, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 42m

Distance

72 mi

116 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 35m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bourbonnais, IL, IL

Bourbonnais, IL

Pierre Blaché

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bourbonnais, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Memorial Tollway, North Convent Street, I 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.1 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36 miles from Bourbonnais, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 72 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 72 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near IL 102 / Main Street Northwest.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IL 102 / Main Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | IL 102 / Main Street Northwest

At end of road, turn right onto IL 102 / Main Street Northwest

Navigation decision point

5
31.7 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
5
32.3 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | I 290

Merge onto I 290

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
68 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the exit toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 1B Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Ro...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Tollway 31.1 mi 36m
North Convent Street 21.6 mi 30m
I 290 4.6 mi 5m
Lincoln Highway 3.8 mi 5m
North Cedar Road 2.4 mi 5m
Wolf Road 2.3 mi 4m
East Higgins Road 1.6 mi 2m
West Higgins Road 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 31.1 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bourbonnais, IL and Schaumburg, IL.

1

Start on Olde Oak Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive
2

At end of road, turn right onto IL 102

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street Northwest
3

Turn left onto East Marsile Street

0.3 mi · 31 sec · East Marsile Street
4

Continue on US 45; US 52

22 mi · 30 min · North Convent Street
5

Turn left onto West Steger Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · West Steger Road
6

Turn right onto Wolf Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
7

Turn left onto US 30

3.8 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
8

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 26 sec · East Maple Street
9

Continue on US 30

442 ft · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway
10

Turn right onto North Cedar Road

2.4 mi · 5 min · North Cedar Road
11

Turn left onto US 6

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Maple Road
12

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs Use the right lane.
13

Merge onto I 355

31 mi · 36 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 290

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 1B Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto IL 72

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on IL 72

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Higgins Road
18

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Roselle Road
19

Turn right onto West Thacker Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · West Thacker Street
20

Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

426 ft · 18 sec · North Pleasant Drive
21

Arrive at destination

North Pleasant Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36 miles from Bourbonnais, IL, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schaumburg, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bourbonnais, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bourbonnais, IL

This is one driving day of about 72 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bourbonnais, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Tollway for about 31.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36 mi from Bourbonnais, IL · 56m into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

36 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Peotone, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Romeoville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36 miles from Bourbonnais, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Schaumburg, IL

The final approach into Schaumburg, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tacochela Mexican Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Downers Grove, Illinois

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.4

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16304478226

Visit website

Cebu Lechon House & New Chinese Kitchen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Woodridge, Illinois

0.4 mi

Carrabba's Italian Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Woodridge, Illinois

1.1 mi

Tacochela Mexican Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.4

Downers Grove, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16304478226

Visit website

Cebu Lechon House & New Chinese Kitchen

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 46.3

Woodridge, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16309104100

Visit website

Carrabba's Italian Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 46.3

Woodridge, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+16304270900

Visit website

Kids Art & Play Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 72

Schaumburg, Illinois

Hours: Closed

+16305231101

Visit website

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 51.4

Downers Grove, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13312159463

Visit website

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18159351501

Visit website

Steven's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.3

Woodridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16308109812

Visit website

LongHorn Steakhouse

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 46.3

Bolingbrook, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16307830684

Visit website

Shibam Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.6

Glendale Heights, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+12244487577

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.1

Manteno, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 46.3

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 24.8
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.26 one way

$22.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.36 $24.72
premium $4.89 $13.86 $27.71
diesel $5.61 $15.90 $31.79

Estimated Tolls: $2.18

Veterans Memorial Tollway (31.1 mi) $2.18

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.6 0 $7.56 $3.46
Efficient EV 18 0 $6.30 $2.88
EV Truck/SUV 28.8 0 $10.08 $4.61

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bourbonnais, IL

Afternoon in Bourbonnais on Friday

Local time

1:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Schaumburg, IL

Afternoon in Schaumburg on Friday

Local time

1:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 42m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bourbonnais, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, North Convent Street, I 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36 miles from Bourbonnais, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IL 102 / Main Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bourbonnais, IL to Schaumburg, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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