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How to get fromEast Chicago to Brookfield Zoo Chicagoby train, car, taxi, subway, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from East Chicago to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train, car, taxi, subway, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train Bnsf
    2h 39m
    $37–45

  2. Drive 28.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Chicago to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 28.7 mi
    48 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Chicago to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 28.7 mi
    48 min
    $80–100

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from East Chicago to East Chicagotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train
    2h 45m
    $36–47

  5. Train, subway, line 331 bus

    1. Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    2. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Cumberlandsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    2h 50m
    $25–33

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East Chicago to Brookfield Zoo Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a vehicle from East Chicago to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via East Chicago, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Hollywood in around 2h 39m.

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