How to get from Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden by bus and train?

From Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden by bus and train

To get from Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the BNSF train from Belmont station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the 213 bus from Green Bay Rd & Central St station to Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.50. The bus and train schedule from Downers Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago Botanic Garden on the Moovit app.

149min$12.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
Leaves from Belmont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Belmont
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central St.
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Central St
    ID 417
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct
    ID 486
    26 min
  • 10
    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 Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden

The distance between Downers Grove and Chicago Botanic Garden is approximately 44.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden

To check the bus and train schedule from Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Downers Grove) and destination (Chicago Botanic Garden), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Train line BNSF, Train line UP-N, Bus line 213.

  • Is there a direct train between Downers Grove and Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from Belmont station near Downers Grove in Chicago to Chicago Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chicago Union Station near Chicago Botanic Garden.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Downers Grove and Chicago Botanic Garden by train and bus is about 2 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Downers Grove to get to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Belmont station near Downers Grove in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Downers Grove and Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Chicago Union Station, which is closest to Chicago Botanic Garden.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden?

    The ride from Downers Grove to Chicago Botanic Garden costs $12.50.

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