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

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There are 5 ways to get from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Joliet 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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2h 50m
    $9–12

  2. Line 313 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lake St & 5th Ave to Yorktown Centerbus bus 313
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus bus 834
    4h 11m
    $4–5

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hollywood to Downers Grovetrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Downers Grove Metra to Ottawa St & Clinton Stbus bus 834
    2h 55m
    $6–8

  4. Drive 29.3 mi

    1. Drive from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Jolietcar car 29.3 mi
    46 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Joliettaxi taxi 29.3 mi
    46 min
    $75–90

Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Joliet by foot and bus

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Joliet via Hollywood, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle Street in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Ottawa St & Clinton St via 31st/Golf View/Brookfield Zoo, Lake St & 5th Ave, and Yorktown Center in around 4h 11m.

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