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

By bus and train

To get from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills in Chicago, take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Libertyville station. Next, take the 574 bus from Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station station to Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

141min$8.75
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 574
574
Walk to Vernon Hills
Leaves from Chicago Union Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Libertyville
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave at Libertyville Metra Station
    ID 19655
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
    ID 18016
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Vernon Hills
    Walk to
    Vernon Hills
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-N, 626 and 272

To get from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake-Cook station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 626 bus and finally take the 272 bus from Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln station to Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $7.80.

128min$7.80
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 626
626
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Vernon Hills
Leaves from Chicago Union Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lake-Cook
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Cook Metra
    ID 1444
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln
    ID 1471
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
    ID 18016
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vernon Hills
    Walk to
    Vernon Hills
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills
The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Vernon Hills, Chicago is approximately 39.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills 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 Chicago Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)
  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Chicago Train Station
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 & Museum Blvd.

Train stations close to Vernon Hills:

  • Vernon Hills
  • Mundelein

Bus stations close to Vernon Hills:

  • Hawthorn Mall & Museum Blvd
  • 701 N Milwaukee Ave
  • Milwaukee Ave & Ring Dr
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-N, 626 and 272

To get from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-N train from Chicago Union Station station to Lake-Cook station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 626 bus and finally take the 272 bus from Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln station to Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $7.80.

128min$7.80
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 626
626
Bus - 272
272
Walk to Vernon Hills
Leaves from Chicago Union Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2109| Fox Lake
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lake-Cook
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Cook Metra
    ID 1444
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Inverrary Ln
    ID 1471
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 272272
    Wait for bus
    272
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorn Mall (122 Hawthorn Ctr)
    ID 18016
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Vernon Hills
    Walk to
    Vernon Hills
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line 574.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line 626, Bus line 272.

  • Is there a direct train between Chicago Union Station and Vernon Hills in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills in Chicago?

    The MD-N train line goes from #2109| Fox Lake station near Chicago Union Station to Libertyville station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Libertyville station near Vernon Hills in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Union Station and Vernon Hills in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chicago Union Station to get to Vernon Hills in Chicago?

    Get on the MD-N train from the #2109| Fox Lake station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chicago Union Station and Vernon Hills in Chicago?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills costs $8.75.

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