How to get from Riverdale to Vernon Hills by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Riverdale to Vernon Hills in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 353 bus from Indiana Ave & 136th St (Riverdale Turnaround) station to West 95th Street 30 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L', then the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the 270 bus and finally take the 272 bus from Golf Mill Station station to Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

213min$2.25
Bus - 353
353
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 270
270
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Vernon Hills
Leaves from Indiana Ave & 136th St (Riverdale Turnaround)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    ID 21901
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    North
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Mill Station
    ID 17945
    27 min
  • 13
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    North
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
    ID 18016
    48 min
  • 15
    Walk to Vernon Hills
    Walk to
    Vernon Hills
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverdale to Vernon Hills

The distance between Riverdale, Chicago and Vernon Hills, Chicago is approximately 55.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverdale to Vernon Hills by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Riverdale

Riverdale is located at Riverdale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Indiana Ave & 138th St.

Train stations close to Riverdale:

  • Statest.
  • Riverdale
  • Ivanhoe

Bus stations close to Riverdale:

  • Indiana Ave & 138th St
  • Lincoln Ave & 138th St
  • Indiana Ave & 134th St

Public transit stations close to Vernon Hills, Chicago

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
  • Prairie View
  • Mundelein

Bus stations close to Vernon Hills:

  • Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
  • Hawthorn Mall at Barbara's Bookstore
  • Hawthorn Mall & Museum Blvd

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 353, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 270, Bus line 272.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

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

    The 353 bus line goes from North station near Riverdale to West 95th Street 30 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Vernon Hills station near Vernon Hills in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverdale to Vernon Hills in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Riverdale and Vernon Hills in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 353 bus from the North stop near Riverdale in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Vernon Hills stop, which is closest to Vernon Hills in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Riverdale to Vernon Hills?

    The ride from Riverdale to Vernon Hills costs $2.25.

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