How to get from Vernon Hills to Palos Park by bus and train?

From Vernon Hills to Palos Park by bus and train

To get from Vernon Hills to Palos Park 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 SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Palos Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

167min$15.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 574
574
Train - MD-NMD-N
Train - SWSSWS
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
    #2130| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    86 min
  • 7
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #809| Orland Park 179th
  • 8
    Ride to train station Palos Park
    Ride to train station
    Palos Park
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Vernon Hills to Palos Park by bus and train via 272, NCS and SWS

To get from Vernon Hills to Palos Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 272 bus from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station to 920 Deerfield Pkwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train and finally take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Palos Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

219min$15.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 272
272
Train - NCSNCS
Train - SWSSWS
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 - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
    ID 1522
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #809| Orland Park 179th
  • 8
    Ride to train station Palos Park
    Ride to train station
    Palos Park
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vernon Hills to Palos Park

The distance between Vernon Hills, Chicago and Palos Park, Chicago is approximately 60.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vernon Hills to Palos Park 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 Palos Park, Chicago

Palos Park is located at Palos Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Palos Park.

Train stations close to Palos Park:

  • Palos Park
  • Palos Heights
  • Worth

Related Routes

Alternative route from Vernon Hills to Palos Park by bus and train via 272, NCS and SWS

To get from Vernon Hills to Palos Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 272 bus from Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station to 920 Deerfield Pkwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train and finally take the SWS train from Chicago Union Station station to Palos Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

219min$15.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 272
272
Train - NCSNCS
Train - SWSSWS
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 - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Golf Mill Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    920 Deerfield Pkwy
    ID 1522
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #114| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - SWSSWS
    Wait for train
    SWS
    #809| Orland Park 179th
  • 8
    Ride to train station Palos Park
    Ride to train station
    Palos Park
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Bus line 574, Bus line MD-N, Bus line SWS.

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

    The alternative route takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 272, Bus line NCS, Bus line SWS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Vernon Hills to Palos Park 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 Palos Park in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Vernon Hills and Palos Park in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Vernon Hills to Palos Park costs $15.50.

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