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

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Chicagobus bus Cleveland
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Bnsf
    2h 33m
    $7–40

  2. Bus, train via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Merillville, IN to Garybus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train
    3h 21m
    $13–50

  3. Drive 43.4 mi

    1. Drive from Merrillville to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 43.4 mi
    1h 13m
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Merrillville to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 43.4 mi
    1h 13m
    $120–150

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 54.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Merrillville to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. However, you can take the bus to Chicago, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Riverside, then walk to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Gary, Gary, Van Buren St., Adams/Wabash, LaSalle/Van Buren, Chicago Union Station, and Hollywood in around 3h 21m.

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