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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Bnsf
    2h 16m
    $5–6

  2. Line 423 bus, line 331 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station to Harlem Blue Linebus bus 423
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    2h 40m
    $9–15

  3. Drive 22.5 mi

    1. Drive from Northbrook to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 22.5 mi
    45 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northbrook to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 22.5 mi
    45 min
    $65–85

Northbrook to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train, bus, subway, and foot

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Northbrook to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Chicago Union Station and Riverside in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northbrook to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Glenview, Lehigh/Glenview Metra Station, Harlem Blue Line, Harlem-O'Hare, Cumberland, Cumberland CTA Station, and 31st/1st in around 2h 40m.

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