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How to get fromChicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Botanic Gardenby subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Botanic Garden by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

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    1. Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Braesidetrain train Up-N
    2h 25m
    $6–11

  2. Line 147 bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Rogers & Paulinabus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus bus 213
    2h 50m
    $8–11

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Chicago Botanic Gardenrideshare rideshare 28 mi
    45 min

  4. Drive 28 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Botanic Gardencar car 28 mi
    45 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Botanic Gardentaxi taxi 28 mi
    45 min
    $85–110

  6. Subway, line 213 bus

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Howardsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus bus 213
    2h 29m
    $6–13

  7. Line 62 bus, line 147 bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from Archer & Cicero to Dearborn & Jacksonbus bus 62
    2. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Rogers & Paulinabus bus 147
    3. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus bus 213
    3h 28m
    $10–12

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Chicago Botanic Garden by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Chicago Botanic Garden, IL, USA?

You can take a subway from Midway to Chicago Botanic Garden via Harold Washington Library, State & Van Buren, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, and Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rd in around 2h 50m.

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