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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2h 58m
    $10–13

  2. Train, line 331 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    3h 17m
    $7–10

  3. Drive 47.1 mi

    1. Drive from McHenry to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 47.1 mi
    1h 18m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from McHenry to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 47.1 mi
    1h 18m
    $140–180

  5. Line 550 bus, bus, line 331 bus

    1. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    4h 24m
    $8–14

McHenry to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train, bus, and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

Metra operates a train from McHenry to Chicago OTC twice daily. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front/Lillian to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Cumberland, Cumberland CTA Station, and 31st/1st in around 4h 24m.

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