Chicago Botanic Garden Tours and Tickets

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Prices vary for Chicago Botanic Garden admission, depending on when you visit and if you’re a Cook County resident. Chicago locals pay up to $18.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids, while non-residents pay up to $20.95 and $14.95, respectively. Kids 2 and under are free.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is open daily, 10am-7pm (hours may be shorter in winter). Members receive early access to the garden, with exclusive opening hours from 8–10am. Note that the Garden View Café, Garden Shop, and Greenhouses may have different hours. To beat the crowds, visit on a weekday.

Chicago Botanic Garden is in Glencoe, roughly 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Downtown. To arrive by public transportation, take Metra’s Union Pacific North Line to Braeside. To drive, take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) west to Edens Expressway (I-94) and U.S. Route 41; there is on-site paid parking.

Yes. For dining options at the Chicago Botanic Garden, head to the Garden View Café. The café serves breakfast and lunch, including pancakes, frittatas, burgers, and pizza. The café also offers a convenient grab-and-go menu and a short children’s menu.

Yes, most areas of the Chicago Botanic Garden are accessible to visitors with disabilities, including the trams. The garden has wide, level paths that are wheelchair-accessible, and wheelchairs are free to rent upon arrival. There are also accessible toilets and parking spaces, and service animals are welcome on site.