The average train between Vernon Hills and Bloomington–Normal takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal. 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 3 times a day between Vernon Hills and Bloomington–Normal. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vernon Hills is at 4:12 PM which arrives into Bloomington–Normal at 9:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 26m • 1 change

6h 42m • 1 change

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3h 26m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Vernon Hills station and arriving at Bloomington–Normal station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Vernon Hills station.
Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
The distance between Vernon Hills and Bloomington–Normal is 208.9 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Vernon Hills to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 7m.