Chicago Botanic Garden- With 27 spectacular gardens on 385 acres, it is consistently ranked as one of the top botanic gardens in the nation. Glencoe (20 miles from Chicago) Tickets: Prices vary from $12.95-$20.95 purchase in advance for best pricing 17 Open daily 10am-7pm P $10 Braeside station-Union Pacific North line 00 Tip: Don't miss the Garden View Cafe and Garden shop