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

The cheapest way to get from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden is to train which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 35m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Congress Plaza Hotel and Chicago Botanic Garden?

No, there is no direct bus from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden. However, there are services departing from Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan 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 Congress Plaza Hotel 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 Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden?

The distance between Congress Plaza Hotel and Chicago Botanic Garden is 23 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

How long does it take to get from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden?

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

Where do I catch the Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden bus from?

Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan station.

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

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

Train or bus from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden?

The best way to get from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden is to train which takes 1h 35m 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 Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Braesidetrain Up-N
1h 35m
$4–6
Line 147 bus, line 213 bus
1. Take the bus from Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan to Rogers & Paulinabus 147
2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus 213
2h 21m
$4–6
Drive 24.9 mi
1. Drive from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Gardencar 24.9 mi
31 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Gardentaxi 24.9 mi
31 min
$75–90

Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden by foot and bus

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Distance: 23 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Congress Plaza Hotel, 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 Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden via Ida B Wells Drive & Michigan, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, and Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rd in around 2h 21m.

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