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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train Bnsf
    2h 56m
    $9–12

  2. Drive 43.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 43.7 mi
    1h 2m
    $8–12

  3. Train, line 423 bus, line 331 bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Winnetkatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Elm / Winnetka Metra Station to Harlem Blue Linebus bus 423
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus 331
    3h 45m
    $10–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waukegan to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 43.7 mi
    1h 2m
    $110–140

  5. Bus, line 62 bus, line 330 bus, line 331 bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station to Archer & Neva Terminalbus bus 62
    3. Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Stationbus bus 330
    4. Take the bus from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station to Washington/Hollywoodbus bus 331
    3h 52m
    $40–131

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

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Hollywood in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Archer & Neva Terminal, Archer/72nd Ct., La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, and Washington/Hollywood in around 3h 52m.

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