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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Mettawa by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Foresttrain Md-N
1h 8m
$16–21
Subway, bus, line 272 bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Clinton-Blue to Jefferson Parksubway
2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Golf Mill Stationbus 270
3. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Milwaukee Ave & CDW Waybus 272
2h 30m
$4–9
Drive 32.9 mi
1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Mettawacar 32.9 mi
41 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Mettawataxi 32.9 mi
41 min
$85–110

Chicago Union Station to Mettawa by foot, subway, and bus

126Weekly Services

2h 30mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 32.1 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Mettawa, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Forest hourly. Tickets cost $5–6 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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Vernon Hills, United States(opens in a new window)

The Windy City, the third-largest in the US, is located alongside majestic Lake Michigan. Home to many world-class attractions, Chi-Town is easily one of the most visited cities in the country. Watch the Chicago Cubs at baseball stalwart Wrigley Field, go wild at Lincoln Park Zoo or wander down the Riverwalk for that big city feel, Get your dose of culture at one of the many museums, or head to the top of 360 Chicago (formerly the John Hancock Observatory) for some sky-high panoramic city views. Visit the Navy Pier for sightseeing by boat, and indulge in the dizzying flavours of the city’s unique deep-dish pizza.

Things to do in Vernon Hills

Six Flags Great America(Opens in a new window)

Six Flags Great America is a 304 acre themed amusement park located in Gurnee, Illinois, within the northern Chicago metropolitan area. The amusement park originally opened as Marriott's Great America on May 29, 1976, as one of two theme parks built by the Marriott Corporation. Six Flags acquired the amusement park in 1984 after the theme park division was an earnings disappointment for Marriott. The sale gave Six Flags rights to the Looney Tunes intellectual properties.

Raging Bull (roller coaster)(Opens in a new window)

Raging Bull is a steel roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, United States. The ride opened to the public on May 1, 1999, as the first hyper-twister roller coaster, the second Hyper Coaster model built by Bolliger & Mabillard, and the tallest and longest coaster in the park.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago(Opens in a new window)

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago is a 20-acre (8.1 ha) water park located in Gurnee, Illinois, United States. Six Flags owns and operates the park, which is located within the Chicago metropolitan area. The park opened on May 28, 2005, as part of a US$42 million expansion of the adjacent amusement park Six Flags Great America, from which it has been separately gated since 2021.

Goliath (Six Flags Great America)(Opens in a new window)

Goliath is a wooden roller coaster located at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. Manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) and designed by Alan Schilke, the roller coaster features RMC's Topper Track design and opened to the public on June 19, 2014. Goliath initially set three world records among wooden coasters, having the longest drop at 180 ft, the steepest angle of 85 degrees, and the fastest speed of 72 mph. It still holds the record for the longest drop and fastest wooden roller coaster. In addition, the ride also features two inversions and a maximum descent that reaches 15 ft below ground level.

Places to stay in Vernon Hills

Comfort Inn & Suites Mundelein-Vernon Hills(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

DoubleTree by Hilton Libertyville-Mundelein(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good

Hotel Indigo Chicago - Vernon Hills by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Holiday Inn Express Chicago Northwest-Vernon Hills by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

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