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How to get fromBrookfield Zoo Chicago to Des Plainesby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Des Plaines by train, bus, taxi, or car

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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 Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    1h 57m
    $8–10

  2. Line 331 bus, line 209 bus

    cheapest
    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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Des Plainestaxi taxi 15.9 mi
    30 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive 15.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Des Plainescar car 15.9 mi
    30 min
    $3–5

Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Des Plaines by foot and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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 via Hollywood, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, 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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