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

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There are 4 ways to get from Gurnee to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 565 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Waukegan Metra Stationbus bus 565
    2. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3h 40m
    $10–14

  2. Line 565 bus, line 574 bus, line 272 bus, line 240 bus, line 331 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & Ferndale St to College of Lake Countybus bus 565
    2. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Hawthorn Mallbus bus 574
    3. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    4. Take the bus from Golf Mill Station to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    6h 6m
    $6–8

  3. Drive 42.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gurnee to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 42.2 mi
    59 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gurnee to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 42.2 mi
    59 min
    $110–140

Gurnee to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & Ferndale St to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via College of Lake County, Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Cumberland CTA Station, and 31st/1st in around 6h 6m.

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