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

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

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  1. Train, line 331 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to River Grovetrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    1h 50m
    $7–9

  2. Drive 30.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 30.7 mi
    49 min
    $6–9

  3. Bus, line 331 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    1h 58m
    $7–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 30.7 mi
    49 min
    $95–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train Bnsf
    2h 48m
    $7–8

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

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Cumberland, Cumberland CTA Station, and 31st/1st in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Chicago Union Station and Hollywood in around 2h 48m.

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