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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 60 bus from Jefferson & Jackson (North) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 213 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

129min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
Leaves from Jefferson & Jackson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Jackson (North)
    ID 18662
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    80 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
    42 min
  • 10
    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

By bus

To get from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago, take the 22 bus from Dearborn & Jackson (North) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. Next, take the 213 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.55.

135min$2.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 22
22
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
Leaves from Dearborn & Jackson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dearborn & Jackson (North)
    ID 14508
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    110 yd • 2 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
    42 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, Chicago and Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago is approximately 24.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chicago Station

Chicago Station is located at Chicago Station, Chicago, IL 60606, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & Canal (East).

Bus stations close to Chicago Station:

  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Clinton & Jackson (South)
  • Union Station Transit Center (East)

Public transit stations close to Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago

Chicago Botanic Garden is located at 1000 Lake Cook Rd (btwn Green Bay Rd & Skokie Hwy), Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake-Cook Rd & Sheldon Ln.

Train stations close to Chicago Botanic Garden:

  • Braeside
  • Ravinia Park
  • Ravinia

Bus stations close to Chicago Botanic Garden:

  • Lake-Cook Rd & Sheldon Ln
  • Skokie Blvd & Henrici Dr
  • Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago, take the 22 bus from Dearborn & Jackson (North) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. Next, take the 213 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $2.55.

135min$2.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 22
22
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Chicago Botanic Garden
Leaves from Dearborn & Jackson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dearborn & Jackson (North)
    ID 14508
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    110 yd • 2 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
    42 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 129 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 213.

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

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 22, Bus line 213.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

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

    The 60 bus line goes from Jefferson & Jackson (North) station near Chicago Station to Washington & State (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Chicago Botanic Garden station near Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago Station and Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 60 bus from the Jefferson & Jackson (North) stop near Chicago Station in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Chicago Botanic Garden stop, which is closest to Chicago Botanic Garden in Chicago.

  • 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 7:35 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden?

    The ride from Chicago Station to Chicago Botanic Garden costs $2.25.

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