How to get from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo by bus and train?

From Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo by bus and train

To get from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Flossmoor station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 126 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Hollywood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

139min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 126
126
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Brookfield Zoo
Leaves from Flossmoor
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flossmoor
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #116| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Jackson & Austin Terminal (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hollywood
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brookfield Zoo
    Walk to
    Brookfield Zoo
    3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513
    0.74 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo by bus and train via ME, 7 and BNSF

To get from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Flossmoor station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Hollywood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

139min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Brookfield Zoo
Leaves from Flossmoor
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flossmoor
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #116| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hollywood
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brookfield Zoo
    Walk to
    Brookfield Zoo
    3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513
    0.74 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo
The distance between Millennium Park, Brookfield and Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield is approximately 38.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 139 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brookfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Millennium Park

Millennium Park is located at Harwood Avenue, Brookfield and the nearest public transit station is 183rd St & Stewart Ave.

Train stations close to Millennium Park:

  • Homewood
  • Flossmoor
  • Calumet

Bus stations close to Millennium Park:

  • 183rd St & Stewart Ave
  • 183rd St & Western Ave
  • 183rd St & Governors Hwy
Public transit stations close to Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield

Brookfield Zoo is located at 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513, Brookfield and the nearest public transit station is 31st/Golf View/Brookfield Zoo.

Train stations close to Brookfield Zoo:

  • Hollywood
  • Riverside
  • Brookfield

Bus stations close to Brookfield Zoo:

  • 31st/Golf View/Brookfield Zoo
  • Washington/Golf/Brookfield Zoo
  • Washington/Woodside
Related Routes

Alternative route from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo by bus and train via ME, 7 and BNSF

To get from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the ME train from Flossmoor station to Van Buren St. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the BNSF train from Chicago Union Station station to Hollywood station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $11.50.

139min$11.50
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 7
7
Train - BNSFBNSF
Walk to Brookfield Zoo
Leaves from Flossmoor
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flossmoor
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #116| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Van Buren St.
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Van Buren (North)
    ID 75
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Harrison & Central Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Jackson (South)
    ID 6361
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1225| Aurora
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hollywood
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brookfield Zoo
    Walk to
    Brookfield Zoo
    3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513
    0.74 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo?

    The fastest way takes 139 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 126, Bus line BNSF.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line ME, Bus line 7, Bus line BNSF.

  • Is there a direct train between Millennium Park and Brookfield Zoo?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo?

    The ME train line goes from Flossmoor station near Millennium Park in Homewood to #116| Millennium Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #116| Millennium Station station near Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield.

  • How long does it take to travel from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Millennium Park in Homewood and Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield by train and bus is about 2 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Millennium Park to get to Brookfield Zoo?

    Get on the ME train from the Flossmoor station near Millennium Park in Homewood.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Millennium Park and Brookfield Zoo?

    Get off the train at the #116| Millennium Station station, which is closest to Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo?

    The ride from Millennium Park to Brookfield Zoo costs $11.50.

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