The average bus between Shedd Aquarium and Elgin takes 3h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from Shedd Aquarium to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Shedd Aquarium and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Shedd Aquarium is at 4:39 PM which arrives into Elgin at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer at State & Roosevelt and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shedd Aquarium to Elgin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Shedd Aquarium to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Shedd Aquarium station and arriving at Elgin station via Archer & Neva Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Shedd Aquarium to Elgin bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from State & Roosevelt station.
Shedd Aquarium to Elgin bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.
The distance between Shedd Aquarium and Elgin is 58.3 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a vehicle from Shedd Aquarium to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via State & Roosevelt, Archer & Neva Terminal, Archer/72nd Ct., and Rosemont CTA Station in around 3h 57m.