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How to get fromBuffalo Grove to Shedd Aquariumby bus, train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Shedd Aquarium by bus, train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Line 234 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to State St & Stratford Rdbus bus 234
    2. Take the train from Cumberland to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2h 12m
    $9–12

  2. Line 234 bus, bus, line 97 bus, line 147 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Dempster - Skokie CTA Stationbus bus 250
    3. Take the bus from Skokie Yellow Line Station to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 97
    4. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Congress Plaza & Michiganbus bus 147
    3h 23m
    $6–7

  3. Drive 28.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo Grove to Shedd Aquariumcar car 28.8 mi
    43 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Buffalo Grove to Shedd Aquariumtaxi taxi 28.8 mi
    43 min
    $85–110

  5. Line 234 bus, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to State St & Stratford Rdbus bus 234
    2. Take the train from Cumberland to Irving Parktrain train
    3. Take the subway from Irving Park-Blue to Jackson-Bluesubway subway
    2h 28m
    $7–13

Buffalo Grove to Shedd Aquarium by bus, train, and foot

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Dundee/Buffalo Grove to Shedd Aquarium via Des Plaines Metra Station, Dempster - Skokie CTA Station, Skokie Yellow Line Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Congress Plaza & Michigan in around 3h 23m.

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