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How to get fromJoliet Union Station to Brookfield Zoo Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train Bnsf
    2h 53m
    $9–12

  2. Bus, line 313 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Yorktown Centerbus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Lake St & 5th Avebus bus 313
    3h 48m
    $5–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    3h
    $6–9

  4. Drive 29.2 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet Union Station to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 29.2 mi
    47 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Joliet Union Station to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 29.2 mi
    47 min
    $75–90

Joliet Union Station to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Joliet Union Station, IL, USA and Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, and Hollywood in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, Pace Bus operates a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metra hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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