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

From Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden by bus and train

To get from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Central St. station. Next, 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 16 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Chicago Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago Botanic Garden on the Moovit app.

76min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
Leaves from Chicago Otc

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Central St.
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Central St
    ID 417
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct
    ID 486
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
    Walk to
    Chicago Botanic Garden
    1000 Lake Cook Rd (btwn Green Bay Rd & Skokie Hwy)
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Davis station. Next, take the 213 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The bus and train schedule from Chicago Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago Botanic Garden on the Moovit app.

94min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
Leaves from Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct
    ID 486
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
    Walk to
    Chicago Botanic Garden
    1000 Lake Cook Rd (btwn Green Bay Rd & Skokie Hwy)
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden

The distance between Chicago Station and Chicago Botanic Garden is approximately 21.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Station 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 Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden

To check the bus and train schedule from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago Station) 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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From Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago, take the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' from Quincy station to Davis station. Next, take the 213 bus from Davis St & Maple Ave station to Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The bus and train schedule from Chicago Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chicago Botanic Garden on the Moovit app.

94min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
Leaves from Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Quincy
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Maple Ave
    ID 404
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct
    ID 486
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
    Walk to
    Chicago Botanic Garden
    1000 Lake Cook Rd (btwn Green Bay Rd & Skokie Hwy)
    680 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Train line UP-N, Bus line 213.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 213.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

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

    The UP-N train line goes from Chicago Otc station near Chicago Station in Chicago to #315| Waukegan station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #315| Waukegan station near Chicago Botanic Garden.

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Station and Chicago Botanic Garden by train and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the UP-N train from the Chicago Otc station near Chicago Station in Chicago.

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

    Get off the train at the #315| Waukegan stop, which is closest to Chicago Botanic Garden.

  • When is the first train from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago?

    The first train from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago is Union Pacific North. It leaves the Chicago Otc station at 12:32 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden?

    The ride from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden costs $5.75.

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