There are 5 ways to get from Vernon Hills to Evanston by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Vernon Hills to O'Hare Transfertrain Ncs
- Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Stationbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
1h 30m$6–9Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vernon Hills to Evanstoncar 23.4 mi
32 min$5–7Train
- Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Evanstontrain Up-N
2h 3m$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vernon Hills to Evanstontaxi 23.4 mi
32 min$70–85Line 272 bus, line 208 bus
- Take the bus from 100 S Milwaukee Ave to Golf Mill Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Church St & Asbury Avebus 208
1h 43m$15–20
Vernon Hills to Evanston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vernon Hills to Evanston is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 32 min.
The fastest way to get from Vernon Hills to Evanston is to drive which takes 32 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Vernon Hills to Evanston. However, there are services departing from 100 S Milwaukee Ave and arriving at Church St & Asbury Ave via Golf Mill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Vernon Hills to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Vernon Hills and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Vernon Hills and Evanston is 32 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.
The best way to get from Vernon Hills to Evanston without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $6 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Vernon Hills to Evanston, including transfers.
Vernon Hills to Evanston bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from 100 S Milwaukee Ave station.
Vernon Hills to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, depart from Vernon Hills station.
The best way to get from Vernon Hills to Evanston is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $8 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 272 bus and line 208 bus, which costs $15 - $20 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between Vernon Hills, IL, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Vernon Hills to Evanston via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 3m. 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.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Vernon Hills to O'Hare Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- 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
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from 100 S Milwaukee Ave to Golf Mill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Golf Mill Station to Church St & Asbury Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vernon Hills to Evanston bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Golf Mill Station.
Vernon Hills to Evanston train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vernon Hills to Evanston is 24 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Vernon Hills to Evanston.
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