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How to get fromDeKalb to Brookfield Zoo Chicagoby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Bnsf
    3h 3m
    $14–25

  2. Line 12 bus, train, line 715 bus, line 313 bus, line 331 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Glen Ellyntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra to Yorktown Centerbus bus 715
    4. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Lake St & 5th Avebus bus 313
    5. Take the bus from 5th/Lake to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    5h 26m
    $8–19

  3. Line 12 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train
    4h 8m
    $10–21

  4. Drive 53.6 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 53.6 mi
    1h 7m
    $10–15

DeKalb to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by bus, train, and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 80.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from DeKalb to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Union Station, take the train to Riverside, then walk to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Hollywood in around 4h 8m.

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