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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Portage to Gary Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    2h 26m
    $41–54

  2. Drive 47.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portage to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 47.2 mi
    1h 4m
    $9–13

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train Bnsf
    2h 56m
    $30–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portage to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 47.2 mi
    1h 4m
    $130–160

  5. Train, subway, line 331 bus

    1. Take the train from Ogden Dunes 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 16m
    $28–36

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portage to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Ogden Dunes, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Hollywood in around 2h 56m.

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