There are 6 ways to get from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
3h 59m$49–65Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normalcar 146.4 mi
2h 40m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 7m$35–81Train, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the train from Vernon Hills to O'Hare Transfertrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
3h 54m$35–256Train, bus
- Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 13m$35–61Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
4h 52m$60–291
Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Multi-Modal Facility and arriving at Watterson Commons via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Vernon Hills and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Vernon Hills and Bloomington–Normal is 149 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.
The best way to get from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal, including transfers.
Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Multi-Modal Facility station.
Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from Vernon Hills station.
The best way to get from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal is to bus which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Vernon Hills, IL, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vernon Hills to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Vernon Hills to O'Hare Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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Booking & Getting There
Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal.
There are 46+ hotels available in Bloomington–Normal.