How to get from Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden by bus?

From Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden by bus

To get from Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster-Skokie Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 626 bus and finally take the 213 bus from Lake Cook Rd & Skokie Blvd station to Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus schedule from Des Plaines may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Chicago Botanic Garden on the Moovit app.

90min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Bus - 626
626
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
Leaves from Des Plaines Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster-Skokie Cta Station
    ID 21455
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake Cook Rd & Skokie Blvd
    ID 1430
    23 min
  • 6
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Howard Cta Station
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct
    ID 521
    8 min
  • 8
    Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
    Walk to
    Chicago Botanic Garden
    1000 Lake Cook Rd Northbrook, IL 60062
    740 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden

The distance between Des Plaines and Chicago Botanic Garden is approximately 19.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden

To check the bus schedule from Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Des Plaines) and destination (Chicago Botanic Garden), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line 626, Bus line 213.

  • Is there a direct bus between Des Plaines and Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    The 250 bus line goes from Des Plaines Metra Station near Des Plaines in Chicago to Dempster-Skokie Cta Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dempster-Skokie Cta Station near Chicago Botanic Garden.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Chicago Botanic Garden by bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Des Plaines to get to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    Get on the 250 bus from the Des Plaines Metra Station near Des Plaines in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Des Plaines and Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Dempster-Skokie Cta Station, which is closest to Chicago Botanic Garden.

  • How much is the bus fare from Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Chicago Botanic Garden costs $2.30.

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