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Gurnee to Brookfield Zoo Chicago buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gurnee and Brookfield Zoo Chicago takes 8h 3m and the fastest bus takes 4h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gurnee to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 3m
Duration
64 mi
Distance
$6
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Line 565 bus, line 574 bus, line 272 bus, line 240 bus, line 331 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & Ferndale St to College of Lake Countybus bus 565
  2. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Hawthorn Mallbus bus 574
  3. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
  4. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 240 / ...
  5. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
6h 6m
$6–8

Gurnee to Brookfield Zoo Chicago bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Gurnee and Brookfield Zoo Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gurnee is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Brookfield Zoo Chicago at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at College of Lake County and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 30m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 38m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 7m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 30m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 38m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 7m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus40h 29m • 4 changes

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    Arrives +2 days

    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus39h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 30m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 38m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 7m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 30m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 38m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 7m • 4 changes

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    Pace BusPace BusPace BusPace BusPace Bus4h 37m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gurnee to Brookfield Zoo Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Gurnee to Brookfield Zoo Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & Ferndale St to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via College of Lake County, Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Cumberland CTA Station, and 31st/1st in around 6h 6m.

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