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

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There are 5 ways to get from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Waukegan 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 Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2h 52m
    $9–12

  2. Drive 43.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Waukegancar car 43.7 mi
    1h 1m
    $8–12

  3. Line 331 bus, line 330 bus, line 62 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington/Rosemear to Burlington/La Grangebus bus 331
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station to Archer/Harlembus bus 330
    3. Take the bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to 35th/Archer Orange Line Stationbus bus 62
    4. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    3h 54m
    $41–138

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Waukegantaxi taxi 43.7 mi
    1h 1m
    $110–140

  5. Line 331 bus, line 423 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 31st/1st to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 331
    2. Take the bus from Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave to Elm / Green Baybus bus 423
    3. Take the train from Winnetka to Waukegantrain train
    4h 8m
    $10–17

Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Waukegan by foot, bus, subway, and train

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 49.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Waukegan via Hollywood, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Washington/Rosemear, Burlington/La Grange, La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, Archer/Harlem, Archer & Neva Terminal, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 3h 54m.

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