There are 4 ways to get from Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
1h 25m$5–7Line 272 bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from 100 S Milwaukee Ave to Golf Mill Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Desplaines & Kinzie/Milwaukeebus 56
2h 34m$18–23Drive 30.9 mi
- Drive from Vernon Hills to Merchandise Martcar 30.9 mi
44 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vernon Hills to Merchandise Marttaxi 30.9 mi
44 min$80–100
Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart is to train which costs $5 - $7 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart. However, there are services departing from 100 S Milwaukee Ave and arriving at Desplaines & Kinzie/Milwaukee via Golf Mill Station and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vernon Hills and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Vernon Hills and Merchandise Mart is 34 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.
The best way to get from Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $5 - $7.
The train from Vernon Hills to Union Station takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from 100 S Milwaukee Ave station.
Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart train services, operated by Metra, depart from Vernon Hills station.
The best way to get from Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 272 bus and line 56 bus, which costs $18 - $23 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Vernon Hills, IL, USA and Merchandise Mart, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart via 100 S Milwaukee Ave, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Desplaines & Kinzie/Milwaukee in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Desplaines & Kinzie/Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Golf Mill Station.
Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart is 31 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Vernon Hills to Merchandise Mart.
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