There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Vernon Hills by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain Ncs
7h 16m$41–65Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain Ncs
9h 12m$85–167Drive 252.7 mi
- Drive from Bloomington to Vernon Hillscar 252.7 mi
4h 55m$47–67Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
6h 9m$458–1,193Bus, train via Indianapolis #2
- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain Ncs
7h 52m$52–92Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain
6h 42m$85–375
Bloomington to Vernon Hills by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Vernon Hills is to bus and train which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Vernon Hills is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Bloomington and Vernon Hills is 269 miles. The road distance is 254.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Vernon Hills without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Bloomington to Vernon Hills, including transfers.
Vernon Hills is 1h behind Bloomington. It is currently 5:58 PM in Bloomington and 4:58 PM in Vernon Hills.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Vernon Hills is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Bloomington to Vernon Hills.
There are 207+ hotels available in Vernon Hills.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IN, USA and Vernon Hills, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Vernon Hills. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Vernon Hills. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington, IN to Vernon Hills via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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