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How to get fromDes Plaines to Shedd Aquariumby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Washington & Canal to 1100 S Columbusbus bus J14
    1h 10m
    $7–8

  2. Drive 19.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquariumcar car 19.8 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 97 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Skokie Yellow Line Station to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 97
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Congress Plaza & Michiganbus bus 147
    2h 37m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquariumtaxi taxi 19.8 mi
    29 min
    $60–75

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Irving Parktrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the subway from Irving Park-Blue to Jackson-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    1h 16m
    $6–9

Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Shedd Aquarium via Dempster - Skokie CTA Station, Skokie Yellow Line Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Congress Plaza & Michigan in around 2h 37m.

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