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How to get fromVernon Hills to Bloomington–Normalby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 7m
    $45–91

  2. Drive 146.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normalcar car 146.4 mi
    2h 40m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus 2-Southbound / ...
    4h 44m
    $44–65

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to O'Hare Transfertrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    3h 57m
    $35–266

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 13m
    $60–86

Vernon Hills to Bloomington–Normal by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Vernon Hills to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Peoria Charter Coach Company also services this route 4 times a week.

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