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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Chicago Botanic Garden is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $4 - $7.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Chicago Botanic Garden. However, there are services departing from State & Van Buren and arriving at Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rd via Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago 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 to Chicago Botanic Garden?

The distance between Chicago and Chicago Botanic Garden is 22 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago 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 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 to Chicago Botanic Garden bus from?

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

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

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

Train or bus from Chicago to Chicago Botanic Garden?

The best way to get from Chicago 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 21m.

Where does the Chicago to Chicago Botanic Garden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chicago to Chicago Botanic Garden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chicago to Chicago Botanic Garden?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Chicago Botanic Garden is 25 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Chicago to Chicago Botanic Garden.

Where can I stay near Chicago Botanic Garden?

There are 258+ hotels available in Chicago Botanic Garden.

Chicago to Chicago Botanic Garden - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Braesidetrain Up-N
1h 11m
$4–6
Subway, line 213 bus
1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Davissubway Purple Line
2. Take the bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus 213
1h 59m
$4–8
Line 147 bus, line 213 bus
1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Rogers & Paulinabus 147
2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus 213
2h 21m
$4–5
Drive 24.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Chicago Botanic Gardencar 24.5 mi
31 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Chicago Botanic Gardentaxi 24.5 mi
31 min
$75–90

Chicago to Chicago Botanic Garden by subway, bus, and foot

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 21.8 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Chicago, 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 & Van Buren to Chicago Botanic Garden via Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, and Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rd in around 2h 21m.

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