Plan Your Visit | Chicago Botanic Garden

The Garden is open every day of the year; hours change seasonally.

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Admission is per person; buy your admission tickets in advance to get the best pricing and to ensure your preferred date and time, a parking fee is purchased separately. Your admission fee includes our most popular summer attractions such as Butterflies & Blooms, Grand Tram Tour, and Model Railroad Garden.

Members always receive free admission and parking.

Admission

With plan-ahead pricing, nonmembers can get the best pricing on per-person admission tickets by buying in advance. Preregister in advance for free admission days to ensure entry; parking fees apply for most nonmembers. Your admission fee includes seasonal attractions such as Butterflies & Blooms, Model Railroad and Trams.

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Daily Parking Rates

Car	$8
Van	$30
Limo, bus or RV	$65

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Know Before You Go

Note: Some gardens may be closed due to special events. The Garden follows all state and Cook County guidelines that are in place to mitigate COVID-19.

Please read about our commitment to Indigenous Communities. Here are some of the details about our construction projects.

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Free Admission Days & Plan Ahead

Find out how you can benefit from plan-ahead pricing and admission opportunities like free admission days.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is committed to launch an Equitable Admissions Pilot.

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Today's Hours

September 26, 2022

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Garden View Café

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Garden Shop

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hours change seasonally, and some garden areas close for private events throughout the summer. Please check the complete hours of operation and Garden closure schedule before your visit.