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How to get fromNormal to Brookfield Zoo Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound) or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    3h 42m
    $21–56

  2. Bus via O'Hare

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2busPeoria line
    4h 53m
    $49–68

  3. Drive 121.1 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar121.1 mi
    2h 10m
    $23–32

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, line 331 bus

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBMI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus
    4h 10m
    $34–239

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0145S
    7h 8m
    $34–46

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, line 331 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus
    3h 54m
    $175–414

Normal to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–55 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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