The average train between Elgin and Vernon Hills takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Elgin 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 4 times a day between Elgin and Vernon Hills. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 5:28 PM which arrives into Vernon Hills at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Vernon Hills. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Vernon Hills station via River Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Elgin to Vernon Hills train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Vernon Hills train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Vernon Hills station.
The distance between Elgin and Vernon Hills is 32.1 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Vernon Hills via River Grove in around 2h 26m.