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How to get fromGreat Lakes (Station) to Shedd Aquariumby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Great Lakes (Station) to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    1h 44m
    $8–9

  2. Train, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Great Lakes to Main St.train train Up-N
    2. Take the subway from Main to Adams/Wabashsubway subway Purple Line
    1h 57m
    $6–10

  3. Line 213 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Congress Plaza & Michiganbus bus 147
    3h 15m
    $9–11

  4. Drive 37.1 mi

    1. Drive from Great Lakes (Station) to Shedd Aquariumcar car 37.1 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Great Lakes (Station) to Shedd Aquariumtaxi taxi 37.1 mi
    48 min
    $100–120

Great Lakes (Station) to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Great Lakes (Station), IL, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Great Lakes to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Great Lakes to Shedd Aquarium via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Congress Plaza & Michigan in around 3h 15m.

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