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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Brookfield Zoo Chicagoby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train Bnsf
    49 min
    $3–5

  2. Train via Riverside

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Bnsf
    54 min
    $3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Union Station to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 12 mi
    23 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 12 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 12 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12.9 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 26 min.

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