Part of the Chicago Northwest region, Schaumburg, Illinois, is located approximately 30 miles northwest of Chicago. Since I already spent so much time writing about Chicago, I decided to shine the spotlight on some of my favorite day trips in the area.
Schaumburg was truly a nice surprise and I enjoyed my visit a lot. From nature trails to galleries, parks to performing arts, farmers markets to sports, shopping malls to festivals, Schaumburg, has a lot to offer. My favorite tourist attractions include the Prairie Center for the Arts, the Schaumburg Park District, Woodfield Mall, International Sculpture Park, Trickster Art Gallery, and more.
Best Time to Visit Schaumburg, IL
My favorite time to visit Schaumburg is from May through October because I like to go on walking trails. I also like summers but it gets quite hot.
How to Get to Schaumburg, IL
- If you are traveling by car: Schaumburg is located near I-90 and IL-53, just 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
- By Train: The Metra Milwaukee District West Line stops at Schaumburg Station, connecting to Chicago’s Union Station.
- By Air: Fly into Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), just 20–25 minutes away by car or rideshare.
Where to Stay in Schaumburg, IL
- Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel is a modern hotel
- Hyatt Regency Schaumburg offers a free shuttle to Woodfield Mall
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson has an indoor pool
Top Attractions
Visit the Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park -
Have dinner at Chicago Improv -
Take the kids to FireZone -
Spend a fun afternoon at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center -
Watch a show and have dinner at Medieval Times -
See a concert at the Prairie Center for the Arts -
Watch a baseball at Wintrust Field -
Hike in Spring Valley -
See an exhibitions at the Trickster Art Gallery -
Learn about history at the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology -
In Summary...
(and if you want to revisit my photo journey)- • Visit the Chicago Athenaeum International Sculpture Park
- • Have dinner at Chicago Improv
- • Take the kids to FireZone
- • Spend a fun afternoon at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center
- • Watch a show and have dinner at Medieval Times
- • See a concert at the Prairie Center for the Arts
- • Watch a baseball at Wintrust Field
- • Hike in Spring Valley
- • See an exhibitions at the Trickster Art Gallery
- • Learn about history at the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology