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Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Des Plaines buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brookfield Zoo Chicago and Des Plaines takes 1h 43m and the fastest bus takes 1h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Des Plaines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 43m
Duration
21 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 331 bus, line 209 bus

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  1. Take the bus from 31st/Golf View/Brookfield Zoo to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 331
  2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 209
2h 9m
$3–4

Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Des Plaines bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Brookfield Zoo Chicago and Des Plaines. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Brookfield Zoo Chicago is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Des Plaines at 7:44 PM. All services require a transfer at 31st/Golf View/Brookfield Zoo and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 20.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Des Plaines Metra Station via 31st/Golf View/Brookfield Zoo and Cumberland CTA Station in around 2h 9m.

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