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How to get fromKansas City to Vernon Hillsby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Vernon Hills by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from O'Hare Transfer to Vernon Hillstrain train
    5h 36m
    $355–810

  2. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain train
    6h 5m
    $77–442

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain train Ncs
    9h 43m
    $147–294

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain train Ncs
    13h 16m
    $85–164

  5. Drive 513.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Vernon Hillscar car 513.9 mi
    8h 57m
    $94–136

  6. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    6h 6m
    $78–373

  7. Fly Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    7h 37m
    $150–749

Kansas City to Vernon Hills by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Vernon Hills, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Vernon Hills via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 43m.

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