How to get from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden by bus and train?

From Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden by bus and train

To get from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the J14 bus from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station to Madison & Clinton (West) 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 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $6.55. The bus and train schedule from Congress Plaza Hotel may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago Botanic Garden on the Moovit app.

90min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
Leaves from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| 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 Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden

The distance between Congress Plaza Hotel and Chicago Botanic Garden is approximately 23.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Congress Plaza Hotel 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 Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden

To check the bus and train schedule from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Congress Plaza Hotel) 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 Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line J14, Train line UP-N, Bus line 213.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    The J14 bus line goes from Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station near Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago to Madison & Clinton (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Madison & Clinton (West) station near Chicago Botanic Garden.

  • How long does it take to travel from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Congress Plaza Hotel and Chicago Botanic Garden by bus and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Congress Plaza Hotel to get to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    Get on the J14 bus from the Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) stop near Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Congress Plaza Hotel and Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Madison & Clinton (West) stop, which is closest to Chicago Botanic Garden.

  • When is the last train from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    The last train from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago is the Union Pacific North line. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 5:32 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden?

    The ride from Congress Plaza Hotel to Chicago Botanic Garden costs $6.55.

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