How to get from Arlington Heights to Brookfield Zoo by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Park Ridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 290 bus and finally take the 331 bus from Cumberland Cta Station station to 31st/1st station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

105min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 290
290
Bus - 331
331
Walk to Brookfield Zoo
Leaves from Arlington Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Arlington Heights
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Park Ridge
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ridge Metra (Prospect Ave & Summit Ave)
    ID 22262
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st/1st
    ID 8176
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brookfield Zoo
    Walk to
    Brookfield Zoo
    3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 240 and 331

To get from Arlington Heights to Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Dee Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 240 bus and finally take the 331 bus from Cumberland Cta Station station to 31st/1st station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

105min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 240
240
Bus - 331
331
Walk to Brookfield Zoo
Leaves from Arlington Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Arlington Heights
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dee Road
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Busse Hwy & Oakton St/Parkwood Ave
    ID 21183
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st/1st
    ID 8176
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brookfield Zoo
    Walk to
    Brookfield Zoo
    3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington Heights to Brookfield Zoo

The distance between Arlington Heights, Brookfield and Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield is approximately 24.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Brookfield and the nearest public transit station is Mt. Prospect.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Arlington Park

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/Mccormick.

Train stations close to Brookfield Zoo:

  • Harlem Avenue
  • Riverside
  • Congress Park

Bus stations close to Brookfield Zoo:

  • 31st/Mccormick
  • Washington/Rosemear
  • Washington/Hollywood

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 240 and 331

To get from Arlington Heights to Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Dee Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 240 bus and finally take the 331 bus from Cumberland Cta Station station to 31st/1st station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

105min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 240
240
Bus - 331
331
Walk to Brookfield Zoo
Leaves from Arlington Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Arlington Heights
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dee Road
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Busse Hwy & Oakton St/Parkwood Ave
    ID 21183
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Cumberland Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 331331
    Wait for bus
    331
    La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    31st/1st
    ID 8176
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Brookfield Zoo
    Walk to
    Brookfield Zoo
    3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Brookfield Zoo?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 290, Bus line 331.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington Heights to Brookfield Zoo?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 240, Bus line 331.

  • Is there a direct train between Arlington Heights and Brookfield Zoo?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which train line goes from Arlington Heights to Brookfield Zoo?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #638| Chicago Otc station near Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights to Park Ridge station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Park Ridge station near Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights and Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield by train and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Arlington Heights to get to Brookfield Zoo?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #638| Chicago Otc station near Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Arlington Heights and Brookfield Zoo?

    Get off the train at the Park Ridge stop, which is closest to Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield.

  • How much is the train fare from Arlington Heights to Brookfield Zoo?

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Brookfield Zoo costs $6.05.

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