There are 4 ways to get from Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain Bnsf
2h 6m$7–10Line 290 bus, line 331 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Cumberland CTA Stationbus 290
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus 331
2h 8m$3–4Drive 21.8 mi
- Drive from Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar 21.8 mi
38 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi 21.8 mi
38 min$65–80
Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to line 290 bus and line 331 bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston station to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. However, there are services departing from Howard CTA Station and arriving at 31st/1st via Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Hollywood via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Evanston and Brookfield Zoo Chicago is 25 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago, including transfers.
Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Howard CTA Station.
Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $6 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 290 bus and line 331 bus, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Hollywood in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Howard CTA Station to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Cumberland CTA Station and 31st/1st in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Evanston to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Howard CTA Station to Cumberland CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1st
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
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More Questions & Answers
Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Cumberland CTA Station.
Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is 22 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Evanston to Brookfield Zoo Chicago.
There are 1485+ hotels available in Brookfield Zoo Chicago.


