Discover the Lush Oasis of Garfield Park Conservatory

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From anywhere in Gary, head to the nearest bus stop for the Gary Public Transit. Take the Route 3 bus towards the South Shore Line. Ride until you reach the Gary Metro Center. Transfer to the South Shore train towards Chicago. After approximately 40 minutes, disembark at the Central Station in Chicago. From there, walk to the 'L' train station on Washington Street and take the Blue Line train towards O'Hare. Get off at the Kedzie station. Exit the station and walk north on Kedzie Avenue for about 10 minutes until you reach 300 N Central Park Ave, where the Garfield Park Conservatory is located.

• Rideshare

  Open your rideshare app (like Uber or Lyft) and set your destination to 'Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624'. The driver will pick you up from your location in Gary and take you directly to the conservatory. The trip typically takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic.

• Train

  Make your way to the nearest South Shore train station in Gary. Purchase a ticket to Chicago. Board the South Shore Line train heading towards Chicago. Upon arrival at the Millennium Station in Chicago, follow the signs to the 'L' train. Board the Blue Line train towards O'Hare. Get off at the Kedzie station. Once you exit, proceed north on Kedzie Avenue for about 10 minutes until you arrive at 300 N Central Park Ave, your destination, the Garfield Park Conservatory.

• Walking

  If you are already in close proximity to the conservatory, you can walk. Start from your current location and head north until you reach Central Park Avenue. Once on Central Park Avenue, continue heading north until you arrive at 300 N Central Park Ave, where the Garfield Park Conservatory is located.