How to get from Vernon Hills to Elgin by bus?

From Vernon Hills to Elgin by bus

To get from Vernon Hills to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 272 bus from Hawthorn Mall station to Golf Mill Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 208 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1) station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus schedule from Vernon Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

184min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 272
272
Bus - 208
208
Bus - 554
554
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Hawthorn Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall
    ID 35190
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    40 min
  • 4
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Mall (Entrance 1)
    ID 16882
    46 min
  • 6
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4
    ID 37479
    52 min
  • 8
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Vernon Hills to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Vernon Hills to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 574 bus from Hawthorn Mall & Museum Blvd station to Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus schedule from Vernon Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

185min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 574
574
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Hawthorn Mall & Museum Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall & Museum Blvd
    ID 35191
    410 yd • 5 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
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Libertyville
    40 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
    Western Ave
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vernon Hills to Elgin

The distance between Vernon Hills, Chicago and Elgin, Chicago is approximately 50.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 184 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vernon Hills to Elgin by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Vernon Hills to Elgin

To check the bus schedule from Vernon Hills to Elgin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Vernon Hills) and destination (Elgin), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Vernon Hills to Elgin by bus and train

To get from Vernon Hills to Elgin in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 574 bus from Hawthorn Mall & Museum Blvd station to Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-N train and finally take the MD-W train from Western Ave station to Elgin station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus schedule from Vernon Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Elgin on the Moovit app.

185min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 574
574
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Elgin
Leaves from Hawthorn Mall & Museum Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall & Museum Blvd
    ID 35191
    410 yd • 5 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
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Libertyville
    40 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
    Western Ave
    64 min
  • 7
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elgin
    Walk to
    Elgin
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 184 minutes, using Bus line 272, Bus line 208, Bus line 554.

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

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 574, Train line MD-N, Train line MD-W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 4 min.

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

    The 272 bus line goes from Hawthorn Mall station near Vernon Hills to Golf Mill Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Golf Mill Station station near Elgin in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Vernon Hills and Elgin in Chicago by bus is about 3 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 272 bus from the Hawthorn Mall stop near Vernon Hills in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Golf Mill Station stop, which is closest to Elgin in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Vernon Hills to Elgin costs $2.30.

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