How to get from Vernon Hills to Chicago Heights by bus and train?

From Vernon Hills to Chicago Heights by bus and train

To get from Vernon Hills to Chicago Heights in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and one train line: take the 574 bus from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station to Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the ILLINI from Chicago Union Station station to Homewood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min.

301min
Walk to bus stationBus - 574
574
Train - MD-NMD-N
ILLINI
574
Walk to Chicago Heights
Leaves from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
    ID 18016
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station
    ID 19403
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Libertyville
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2136| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 7
    undefined - ILLINI574
    Wait for
    ILLINI
    Carbondale Amtrak
  • 8
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Homewood
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chicago Heights
    Walk to
    Chicago Heights
    2.25 mi • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vernon Hills to Chicago Heights

The distance between Vernon Hills, Chicago and Chicago Heights, Chicago is approximately 65.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 301 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vernon Hills to Chicago Heights by 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 Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills is located at Vernon Hills, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr).

Train stations close to Vernon Hills:

  • Vernon Hills

Bus stations close to Vernon Hills:

  • Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
  • Hawthorn Mall at Barbara's Bookstore
  • Hawthorn Mall at Macy's

Public transit stations close to Chicago Heights, Chicago

Chicago Heights is located at Chicago Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Hazel Crest.

Train stations close to Chicago Heights:

  • Hazel Crest
  • Calumet
  • Flossmoor

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vernon Hills to Chicago Heights?

    The fastest way takes 301 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line MD-N, Bus line ILLINI.

  • Is there a direct bus between Vernon Hills and Chicago Heights in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vernon Hills to Chicago Heights in Chicago?

    The 574 bus line goes from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station near Vernon Hills to North station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North station near Chicago Heights in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Vernon Hills to Chicago Heights in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Vernon Hills and Chicago Heights in Chicago by bus and train is about 5 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Vernon Hills to get to Chicago Heights in Chicago?

    Get on the 574 bus from the Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) stop near Vernon Hills in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Vernon Hills and Chicago Heights in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the North stop, which is closest to Chicago Heights in Chicago.