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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Vernon Hills by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from O'Hare Transfer to Vernon Hillstrain train
    5h 17m
    $557–963

  2. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain train Ncs
    9h 41m
    $60–96

  3. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain train Ncs
    10h 30m
    $96–196

  4. Drive 341.5 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Vernon Hillscar car 341.5 mi
    6h 59m
    $63–90

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain train
    5h 51m
    $69–405

Columbus to Vernon Hills by bus, foot, and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Vernon Hills, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Vernon Hills. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare International Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Multi-Modal Facility, walk to O'Hare Transfer, then take the train to Vernon Hills. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Vernon Hills via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 41m.

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