The average train between Vernon Hills and Evanston takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Vernon Hills to Evanston. 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 Vernon Hills and Evanston. 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 Evanston at 5:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vernon Hills to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Vernon Hills station and arriving at Evanston station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Vernon Hills to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Vernon Hills station.
Vernon Hills to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Evanston station.
The distance between Vernon Hills and Evanston is 31 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a train from Vernon Hills to Evanston via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 3m.