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There are 7 ways to get from Vernon Hills to Bloomington by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    7h 18m
    $40–66

  2. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    9h 8m
    $85–166

  3. Drive 252 mi

    1. Drive from Vernon Hills to Bloomingtoncar car 252 mi
    4h 57m
    $46–67

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    5h 38m
    $457–1,138

  5. Train, bus via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington, INbus bus
    8h 4m
    $55–86

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    6h 53m
    $100–494

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from McCutcheon Hall on McCutcheon to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Unionshuttle bus
    8h 4m
    $82–333

Vernon Hills to Bloomington by train, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 267 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Vernon Hills, IL, USA and Bloomington, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vernon Hills to Bloomington. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Bloomington. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vernon Hills to Bloomington, IN via Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 8m.

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