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How to get fromChicago to Chicago Botanical Gardensby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Braesidetrain train Up-N
    1h 13m
    $4–6

  2. Subway, line 213 bus

    1. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Mainsubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Ave & Main St to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus bus 213
    1h 55m
    $4–8

  3. 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 18m
    $4–6

  4. Drive 24.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Chicago Botanical Gardenscar car 24.5 mi
    31 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to Chicago Botanical Gardenstaxi taxi 24.5 mi
    31 min
    $75–90

Chicago to Chicago Botanical Gardens by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Chicago Botanical Gardens, 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 Botanical Gardens via Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, and Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rd in around 2h 18m.

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