The average train between Evanston and Vernon Hills takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Evanston 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 5 times a day between Evanston and Vernon Hills. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Evanston is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Vernon Hills at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Vernon Hills. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Vernon Hills station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Evanston to Vernon Hills train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
Evanston to Vernon Hills train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Vernon Hills station.
The distance between Evanston and Vernon Hills is 31 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Evanston to Vernon Hills via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 37m.