How to get from Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens by Chicago 'L' and bus?

Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens - Bus Schedule

The 73 bus from Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens runs from 5:13 AM to 10:32 PM, with departures every 5-25 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 39 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 73 bus from Armitage & Clark (West) station to Armitage Station (Brown Line) (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 213 bus from Chicago Ave & South Blvd station to Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Lincoln Park Zoo may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago Botanical Gardens on the Moovit app.

99min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 73
73
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Chicago Botanical Gardens
Leaves from Armitage & Clark (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Armitage & Clark (West)
    ID 13180
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Grand & Latrobe Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Armitage Station (Brown Line) (West)
    ID 18064
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    South Boulevard
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Ave & South Blvd
    ID 37353
    20 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
    43 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago Botanical Gardens
    Walk to
    Chicago Botanical Gardens
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens

The distance between Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago Botanical Gardens is approximately 20.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 73, Chicago 'L' line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 213.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago?

    The 73 bus line goes from Armitage & Clark (West) station near Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago to Armitage Station (Brown Line) (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Armitage Station (Brown Line) (West) station near Chicago Botanical Gardens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago Botanical Gardens by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lincoln Park Zoo to get to Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago?

    Get on the 73 bus from the Armitage & Clark (West) stop near Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Armitage Station (Brown Line) (West) stop, which is closest to Chicago Botanical Gardens.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens?

    The ride from Lincoln Park Zoo to Chicago Botanical Gardens costs $2.25.

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