The average train between Vernon Hills and Elmhurst takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Vernon Hills to Elmhurst. 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 Vernon Hills and Elmhurst. 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 Elmhurst at 6:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vernon Hills to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Vernon Hills station and arriving at Elmhurst station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Vernon Hills to Elmhurst train services, operated by Metra, depart from Vernon Hills station.
Vernon Hills to Elmhurst train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elmhurst station.
The distance between Vernon Hills and Elmhurst is 35.7 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Vernon Hills to Elmhurst via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 17m.