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How to get fromMichigan City to Brookfield Zoo Chicagoby train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Michigan City to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train, line 126 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    2. Take the bus from Michigan & Van Buren to Clinton & Jacksonbus bus 126 / ...
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train
    3h 7m
    $16–19

  2. Drive 64.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan City to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 64.2 mi
    1h 26m
    $12–17

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train Ssl
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    3h 41m
    $14–22

  4. Train, subway, line 331 bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Ssl
    2. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Cumberlandsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    3h 27m
    $14–19

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  • Distance: 68.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Michigan City to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. However, you can take the train to Van Buren St., walk to Michigan & Van Buren, take the line 126 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Hollywood, then walk to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Alternatively, you can take a train from 11th Street to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Gary, Gary Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Riverside in around 3h 41m.

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