How to get from Vernon Hills to Elburn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Vernon Hills to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: 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 UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

272min$15.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 574
574
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
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
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    College Of Lake County
  • 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
    #2128| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #31| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 574, NCS and UP-W

To get from Vernon Hills to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 574 bus from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station to Hawley St & Morris Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

272min$15.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 574
574
Train - NCSNCS
Train - UP-WUP-W
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
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    College Of Lake County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawley St & Morris Ave
    ID 19433
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mundelein
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #31| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vernon Hills to Elburn

The distance between Vernon Hills, Chicago and Elburn, Chicago is approximately 83.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vernon Hills to Elburn 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 Elburn, Chicago

Elburn is located at Elburn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662.

Train stations close to Elburn:

  • Elburn
  • La Fox

Bus stations close to Elburn:

  • Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra Station - Wb Stop #662

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 574, NCS and UP-W

To get from Vernon Hills to Elburn in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 574 bus from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station to Hawley St & Morris Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train and finally take the UP-W train from Chicago Otc station to Elburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

272min$15.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 574
574
Train - NCSNCS
Train - UP-WUP-W
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
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    College Of Lake County
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawley St & Morris Ave
    ID 19433
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mundelein
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #31| Elburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Elburn
    Ride to train station
    Elburn
    88 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line MD-N, Bus line UP-W.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Vernon Hills to Elburn?

    The alternative route takes 272 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line NCS, Bus line UP-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 32 min.

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

    The 574 bus line goes from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station near Vernon Hills to College Of Lake County station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till College Of Lake County station near Elburn in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Vernon Hills and Elburn in Chicago by bus and train is about 4 hr 32 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the College Of Lake County station, which is closest to Elburn in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Vernon Hills to Elburn?

    The ride from Vernon Hills to Elburn costs $15.50.

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