What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Station (CTA Red Line) and Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. However, there are services departing from Wells & Grand and arriving at 31st/1st via Lake St & Austin Blvd and 5th/Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Grand Station (CTA Red Line) and Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Hollywood. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How long does it take to get from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

The train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago bus from?

Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Wells & Grand station.

Where do I catch the Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago train from?

Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

The best way to get from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and line 309 bus and line 331 bus, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 24m.

Where can I stay near Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

There are 1445+ hotels available in Brookfield Zoo Chicago.

Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Q: How far is it from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago?

The distance between Grand Station (CTA Red Line) and Brookfield Zoo Chicago is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train, bus, taxi, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain Bnsf
1h 16m
$3–5
Line 66 bus, line 309 bus, line 331 bus
1. Take the bus from Wells & Grand to Chicago & Austin Terminalbus 66
2. Take the bus from Lake St & Austin Blvd to Lake St & 5th Avebus 309 / ...
3. Take the bus from 5th/Lake to 31st/1stbus 331
2h 24m
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi 13.1 mi
24 min
$35–45
Drive 13.1 mi
1. Drive from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar 13.1 mi
24 min
$3–4
Train via Riverside
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain Bnsf
1h 21m
$3–5
Line 151 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Michigan to Union Station Transit Centerbus 121 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain Bnsf
1h 56m
$6–8

Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by foot and bus

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Distance: 14.3 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Grand Station (CTA Red Line), IL, USA and Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywood hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Station (CTA Red Line) to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Wells & Grand, Chicago & Austin Terminal, Lake St & Austin Blvd, 5th/Lake, and 31st/1st in around 2h 24m.

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