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How to get fromDes Plaines to Brookfield Zoo Chicagoby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 209 bus, line 331 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Miner St & River Rd to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 209
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    1h 40m
    $3–4

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train Bnsf
    2h 15m
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 15.9 mi
    30 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive 15.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 15.9 mi
    30 min
    $3–5

Des Plaines to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Miner St & River Rd to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Cumberland CTA Station and 31st/1st in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Des Plaines to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Hollywood in around 2h 15m.

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