What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden is to train which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago Loop and Chicago Botanic Garden?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden. However, there are services departing from State & Madison and arriving at Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rd via Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago Loop and Chicago Botanic Garden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago OTC and arriving at Braeside. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden?

The distance between Chicago Loop and Chicago Botanic Garden is 22 miles. The road distance is 23.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $4 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden?

The train from Chicago OTC to Braeside takes 48 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden bus from?

Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Madison station.

Where do I catch the Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden train from?

Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden train services, operated by Metra, depart from Chicago OTC station.

Train or bus from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden?

The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and line 213 bus, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden bus arrive?

Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Rogers & Paulina station.

Where does the Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden train arrive?

Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Braeside station.

Can I drive from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden is 24 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden.

Where can I stay near Chicago Botanic Garden?

There are 290+ hotels available in Chicago Botanic Garden.

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Garden by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Braesidetrain Up-N
1h 11m
$4–6
Subway, line 213 bus
1. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Mainsubway Purple Line
2. Take the bus from Chicago Ave & Main St to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus 213
2h
$4–8
Line 147 bus, line 213 bus
1. Take the bus from State & Madison to Rogers & Paulinabus 147
2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus 213
2h 12m
$4–6
Drive 23.7 mi
1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Gardencar 23.7 mi
30 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago Loop to Chicago Botanic Gardentaxi 23.7 mi
30 min
$70–85

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Distance: 21.8 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Chicago Botanic Garden, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Braeside hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Madison to Chicago Botanic Garden via Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, and Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rd in around 2h 12m.

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