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How to get fromColumbus to Shedd Aquariumby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Shedd Aquarium by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    3h 35m
    $50–101

  2. Drive 143.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Shedd Aquariumcar car 143.2 mi
    3h 21m
    $27–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    4h 38m
    $36–70

  4. Taxi to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2h 56m
    $118–395

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MKE - MDW
    4h 21m
    $69–411

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKE - ORD
    5h 8m
    $624–1,061

Columbus to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 151.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Columbus, WI, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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