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How to get from Chicago Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate by bus and train?

From Chicago Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate by bus and train

To get from Chicago Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 213 bus from Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct station to Green Bay Rd & Park Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the J14 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to Washington & Wabash (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $8.30. The bus and train schedule from Chicago Botanical Gardens may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Cloud Gate on the Moovit app.

87min$8.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 213
213
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - J14
J14
Walk to Cloud Gate
Leaves from Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct
    ID 521
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Park Ave
    ID 542
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glencoe
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #320| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Wabash (East)
    ID 449
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cloud Gate
    Walk to
    Cloud Gate
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate

The distance between Chicago Botanical Gardens, Chicago and Cloud Gate, Chicago is approximately 22.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate 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 Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate

To check the bus and train schedule from Chicago Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chicago Botanical Gardens) and destination (Cloud Gate), 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 213, Train line UP-N, Bus line J14.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago Botanical Gardens and Cloud Gate in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate in Chicago?

    The 213 bus line goes from Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct station near Chicago Botanical Gardens to Green Bay Rd & Park Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Green Bay Rd & Park Ave station near Cloud Gate in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chicago Botanical Gardens and Cloud Gate in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago Botanical Gardens to get to Cloud Gate in Chicago?

    Get on the 213 bus from the Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct stop near Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago Botanical Gardens and Cloud Gate in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Green Bay Rd & Park Ave stop, which is closest to Cloud Gate in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Chicago Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate?

    The ride from Chicago Botanical Gardens to Cloud Gate costs $8.30.