The average train between Lake Forest and Vernon Hills takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest and Vernon Hills. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 4:44 PM which arrives into Vernon Hills at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Vernon Hills. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Vernon Hills station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Lake Forest to Vernon Hills train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to Vernon Hills train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Vernon Hills station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Vernon Hills is 12.2 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Vernon Hills via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 13m.