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There are 5 ways to get from Vernon Hills to Columbus by train, plane, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to O'Hare Transfertrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane ORD - CMH
    4h 19m
    $556–908
  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    9h 38m
    $60–96
  3. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    9h 58m
    $95–196
  4. Drive 340.8 mi

    1. Drive from Vernon Hills to Columbuscar car 340.8 mi
    7h 1m
    $63–90
  5. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    5h 24m
    $89–564

Vernon Hills to Columbus by train, foot, and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vernon Hills, IL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vernon Hills to Columbus. However, you can take the train to O'Hare Transfer, take the train to Terminal 2, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), then take the line 7 bus to E Spring St & Neilston St. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vernon Hills to Columbus via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 38m.

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