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How to get fromVernon Hills to Evanstonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Vernon Hills to Evanston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to O'Hare Transfertrain train Ncs
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop Bbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    1h 30m
    $6–9

  2. Drive  23.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vernon Hills to Evanstoncar car 23.4 mi
    32 min
    $5–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Ncs
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain train Up-N
    2h 4m
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vernon Hills to Evanstontaxi taxi 23.4 mi
    32 min
    $70–85

  5. Line 272 bus, line 208 bus

    1. Take the bus from 100 S Milwaukee Ave to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Church St & Asbury Avebus bus 208
    1h 43m
    $15–20

Vernon Hills to Evanston by train and bus

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Vernon Hills to Evanston via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vernon Hills to Church St & Asbury Ave via 100 S Milwaukee Ave and Golf Mill Station in around 1h 43m.

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