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Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Burr Ridge, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

26.4 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m

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

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

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Downtown Burr Ridge, IL, IL

Burr Ridge, IL

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Trip Overview

This 26.4-mile drive from Schaumburg, IL to Burr Ridge, IL is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 40 minutes, making it ideal for a single day. You'll be navigating primarily on major roadways including I-290 and the Tri-State Tollway, so expect a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this short hop through the Midwest region of Illinois is very budget-friendly. There are no recommended overnight stops, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. This journey is best suited for those looking for efficient travel between these two suburban Illinois locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 290 9.8 mi 12m
Tri-State Tollway 7.5 mi 10m
South Roselle Road 2.3 mi 4m
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway 1.8 mi 2m
South County Line Road 0.5 mi <1m
North Roselle Road 0.5 mi 1m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 0.4 mi <1m
77th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 290 — 9.8 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Pleasant Drive

426 ft · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive
2

Turn right onto West Thacker Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · West Thacker Street
3

Turn right onto North Roselle Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Roselle Road
4

Continue on South Roselle Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Roselle Road
5

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward IL 390 East Toll Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto IL 390

1.8 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 12 Toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 290

0.6 mi · 43 sec · I 290
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290

9.3 mi · 12 min · I 290
Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 294

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.0 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
14

Merge onto I 294

137 ft · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 23 Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 55

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 276A Toward County Line Road South Use the right lane.
21

Turn straight onto South County Line Road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · South County Line Road
22

Turn right onto 77th Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · 77th Street
23

Arrive at destination

77th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 Toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford
7
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 290 East: Chicago
7
6.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 290

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 East: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 290 East: Chicago
8
16.2 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
7
24.6 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.13 one way

$8.25 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.53 $9.06
premium $4.89 $5.08 $10.16
diesel $5.61 $5.83 $11.66

Estimated Tolls: $0.56

Tri-state Tollway (7.5 mi) $0.44
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway (1.8 mi) $0.12

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$1

Total

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.27
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Schaumburg, IL

Late night in Schaumburg on Tuesday

Local time

4:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Widespread Fog

ESE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:56PM CDT until April 17 at 4:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:56PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Burr Ridge, IL

Late night in Burr Ridge on Tuesday

Local time

4:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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

40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, with about 39% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter a 9.8-mile stretch on I-290, which offers a chance to make good time. However, the route also incorporates local roads like South Roselle Road, suggesting a transition from faster speeds to more typical suburban traffic. This blend means you'll experience both open highway cruising and more stop-and-go conditions as you approach your destination. Expect the drive to feel like a typical urban-to-suburban commute.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on I 290.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Schaumburg, IL and Burr Ridge, IL, road signs point toward Rockford, Indiana and St. Louis.

Rockford

5.1 mi in | ~9m

Indiana

16.2 mi in | ~24m

St. Louis

23.9 mi in | ~35m

About the Cities

Starting in Schaumburg, IL

Full guide →

Schaumburg is a city in Chicagoland, best known for its ever popular Woodfield Mall, the largest mall in Illinois. Its name is derived from a place in Germany.

Arriving in Burr Ridge, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1956

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on I 290. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.56 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Burr Ridge, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burr Ridge, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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