The average train between Detroit and Vernon Hills takes 10h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Detroit to Vernon Hills. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Detroit and Vernon Hills. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Vernon Hills at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Vernon Hills. However, there are services departing from Detroit station and arriving at Vernon Hills station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
Detroit to Vernon Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Vernon Hills train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Vernon Hills station.
The distance between Detroit and Vernon Hills is 406.1 km. The road distance is 504 km.
You can take a train from Detroit to Vernon Hills via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 8m.