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How to get fromWaukegan to Chicago Botanic Gardenby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Braesidetrain train Up-N
    53 min
    $4–5

  2. Train, line 213 bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Highland Parktrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Lake-Cook Rd & Marquette Rdbus bus 213
    1h 21m
    $5–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waukegan to Chicago Botanic Gardentaxi taxi 18.2 mi
    26 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 18.2 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Chicago Botanic Gardencar car 18.2 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

Waukegan to Chicago Botanic Garden by train, bus, and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.7 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Chicago Botanic Garden, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Waukegan to Braeside hourly. Tickets cost $4–5 and the journey takes 30 min.

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