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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 45m
    $28–33

  2. Drive 35.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Zurich to Shedd Aquariumcar car 35.3 mi
    53 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 272 bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hawthorn Mall to Golf Mill Stationbus bus 272
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Statebus bus 56
    3h 21m
    $42–51

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Zurich to Shedd Aquariumtaxi taxi 35.3 mi
    53 min
    $110–140

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the subway from Irving Park-Blue to Jackson-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    1h 51m
    $26–34

  6. Train, line 130 bus

    1. Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Clinton & Washington to Solidarity Drive & Aquariumbus bus 130
    2h 5m
    $28–33

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  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

Metra operates a train from Barrington to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Shedd Aquarium via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & State, State & Washington, and Solidarity Drive & Aquarium in around 3h 21m.

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