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There are 3 ways to get from North Chicago to Vernon Hills by train, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon Hillstrain Ncs
3h 24m
$10–13
Drive 14.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from North Chicago to Vernon Hillscar 14.4 mi
23 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North Chicago to Vernon Hillstaxi 14.4 mi
23 min
$40–50

North Chicago to Vernon Hills by train and foot

35Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 67 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between North Chicago, IL, USA and Vernon Hills, IL, USA?

You can take a train from North Chicago to Vernon Hills via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 24m.

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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

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

8.4Very Good

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

7.9Good

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