There are 8 ways to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chippewa County International Airport, line 331 bus
best- Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CIU - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus
3h 42m$49–276Bus via Escanaba
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus
13h 17m$77–153Drive 461.9 mi
- Drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar 461.9 mi
8h 13m$106–153Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport
- Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YAM - ORD
6h 13m$123–474Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
13h 39m$94–192Bus, train via Lansing
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
14h 46m$119–247Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
16h 18m$109–227Bus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
16h 18m$114–197
Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to fly and line 331 bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $45 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. However, there are services departing from Sault Ste. Marie, MI and arriving at 31st/1st via Escanaba, Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
The distance between Sault Ste. Marie and Brookfield Zoo Chicago is 383 miles. The road distance is 464.6 miles.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicago, including transfers.
Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Sault Ste. Marie, MI station.
The best way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is to bus via Escanaba which takes 13h 17m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $480 and takes 6h 13m.
Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicago is 465 miles. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicago.
There are 1149+ hotels available in Brookfield Zoo Chicago.
What companies run services between Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada and Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Sault Ste. Marie to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Escanaba, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago, Cumberland CTA Station, and 31st/1st in around 13h 17m. Alternatively, Air Canada flies from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1st
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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