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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Bnsf
    2h 37m
    $8–11

  2. Drive 23.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chicago to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 23.2 mi
    42 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 715 bus, line 313 bus

    1. Take the bus from Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra to Yorktown Centerbus bus 715
    2. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Lake St & 5th Avebus bus 313
    4h 1m
    $8–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Chicago to Brookfield Zoo Chicagotaxi taxi 23.2 mi
    42 min
    $60–75

West Chicago to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train, bus, and foot

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from West Chicago to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Riverside in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from West Chicago to Brookfield Zoo Chicago via Glen Ellyn, Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra, Yorktown Center, 5th/Lake, and 31st/1st in around 4h 1m.

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