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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2h 41m
    $10–12

  2. Drive 41.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gurnee to Shedd Aquariumcar car 41.7 mi
    53 min
    $8–11

  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
    4h 13m
    $10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gurnee to Shedd Aquariumtaxi taxi 41.7 mi
    53 min
    $110–140

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Main St.train train Up-N
    2. Take the subway from Main to Adams/Wabashsubway subway Purple Line
    3h 1m
    $8–13

Gurnee to Shedd Aquarium by bus, train, and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

Metra operates a train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Shedd Aquarium via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Congress Plaza & Michigan in around 4h 13m.

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