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How to get fromBrookfield Zoo Chicago to Crystal Lakeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Crystal Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hollywood to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    2h 52m
    $10–13

  2. Line 331 bus, bus, line 550 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 31st/1st to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 331
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    3. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Main St & Crystal Lake Avbus bus 550
    3h 41m
    $7–13

  3. Line 331 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 31st/Golf View/Brookfield Zoo to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 331
    2. Take the train from Park Ridge to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    3h 1m
    $8–11

  4. Drive 44.5 mi

    1. Drive from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Crystal Lakecar car 44.5 mi
    1h 8m
    $9–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Crystal Laketaxi taxi 44.5 mi
    1h 8m
    $140–170

Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Crystal Lake by foot, bus, and train

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Crystal Lake via Hollywood, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via 31st/1st, Cumberland CTA Station, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 3h 41m.

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