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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Bnsf
    2h 14m
    $8–13

  2. Drive  35.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gary to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 35.3 mi
    59 min
    $7–10

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train Bnsf
    2h 40m
    $14–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gary to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 35.3 mi
    59 min
    $100–120

  5. Train, subway, line 331 bus

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Cumberlandsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    2h 59m
    $12–17

Gary to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar237Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Gary to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Hollywood in around 2h 40m.

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