There are 8 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2h 2m$139–458Bus via Larned & Griswold
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
9h 25m$45–90Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 56m$85–185Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 30m$95–135Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Shedd Aquarium263.3 mi
4h 27mDrive 263.3 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquariumcar 263.3 mi
4h 27m$49–70Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
2h 40m$147–655Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
4h 14m$83–525
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium is to bus via Larned & Griswold which costs $45 - $90 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $130 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Solidarity Drive & Aquarium via Dearborn and Clinton & Quincy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Shedd Aquarium is 239 miles. The road distance is 264.8 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $85 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium is to fly which takes 2h 2m and costs $130 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 6h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Shedd Aquarium
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Shedd Aquarium is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 8:10 AM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 7:10 AM in Shedd Aquarium.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Shedd Aquarium.
There are 1080+ hotels available in Shedd Aquarium.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Shedd Aquarium. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.