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

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

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  1. Line 130 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solidarity Drive & Aquarium to Adams & S. Wackerbus bus 130
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Bnsf
    1h 48m
    $6–8

  2. Drive 13.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shedd Aquarium to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 13.2 mi
    25 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shedd Aquarium to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    25 min
    $35–45

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to LaSalle/Van Burensubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train Bnsf
    2h
    $6–10

  5. Line 126 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Congress Plaza & Michigan to Clinton & Jacksonbus bus 126 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train Bnsf
    2h 5m
    $6–8

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  • Distance: 15 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA and Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Shedd Aquarium to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. However, you can walk to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium, take the line 130 bus to Adams & S. Wacker, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Riverside, then walk to Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Brookfield Zoo Chicago.

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