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How to get fromDes Plaines to Lincoln Park Zooby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 73 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Cortland & Ashland to Armitage & Clarkbus bus 73
    1h 4m
    $7–8

  2. Drive 16.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoocar car 16.1 mi
    26 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus, line 97 bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Dempster - Skokie CTA Stationbus bus 250
    2. Take the bus from Skokie Yellow Line Station to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 97
    3. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Clark & Dickensbus bus 22
    2h 12m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zootaxi taxi 16.1 mi
    26 min
    $50–60

Des Plaines to Lincoln Park Zoo by train, bus, and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Lincoln Park Zoo, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Lincoln Park Zoo via Dempster - Skokie CTA Station, Skokie Yellow Line Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Clark & Dickens in around 2h 12m.

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