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How to get fromCloud Gate to Chicago Botanic Gardenby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cloud Gate to Chicago Botanic Garden 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 30m
    $4–6

  2. Subway, line 213 bus

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

  3. Line 147 bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington & Wabash to Rogers & Paulinabus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus bus 213
    2h 16m
    $4–6

  4. Drive 24.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cloud Gate to Chicago Botanic Gardencar car 24.3 mi
    31 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cloud Gate to Chicago Botanic Gardentaxi taxi 24.3 mi
    31 min
    $70–90

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

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Cloud Gate, 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 vehicle from Cloud Gate to Chicago Botanic Garden via Washington & Wabash, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, and Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rd in around 2h 16m.

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