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

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There are 3 ways to get from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Rockford by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 331 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from 31st/Golf View/Brookfield Zoo to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 331
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminalbus bus Van Galder
    3h 19m
    $41–66

  2. Drive 81.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Rockfordcar car 81.3 mi
    1h 38m
    $15–22

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the taxi from Harvard to Rockfordtaxi taxi
    4h 30m
    $106–134

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  • Distance: 87.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a vehicle from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Rockford via 31st/Golf View/Brookfield Zoo, Cumberland CTA Station, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal in around 3h 19m.

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