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How to get fromGrand Central Station to Chicago Botanic Gardenby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Station 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 LaSalle/Van Buren to Davissubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus bus 213
    2h 9m
    $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 28m
    $4–6

  4. Drive 24.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Chicago Botanic Gardencar car 24.4 mi
    30 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Station to Chicago Botanic Gardentaxi taxi 24.4 mi
    30 min
    $70–90

  6. Line 22 bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from Clark & Harrison to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus bus 213
    2h 52m
    $4–6

Grand Central Station to Chicago Botanic Garden by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, 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 Grand Central Station to Chicago Botanic Garden via State & Van Buren, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, and Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rd in around 2h 28m.

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