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

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There are 7 ways to get from Melrose Park to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Melrose Park to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Washington & Canal to 1100 S Columbusbus bus J14
    1h 2m
    $7–8

  2. Drive 15 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melrose Park to Shedd Aquariumcar car 15 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 303 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Broadway Ave & Division St to Forest Park CTA Stationbus bus 303
    2. Take the subway from Forest Park to Jackson-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    1h 27m
    $7–10

  4. Line 309 bus, line 126 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lake St & 21st Ave to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus bus 309 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Congress Plaza & Michiganbus bus 126
    2h 1m
    $6

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melrose Park to Shedd Aquariumtaxi taxi 15 mi
    22 min
    $40–50

  6. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Harlem-Green to Rooseveltsubway subway Green Line
    1h 5m
    $5–9

  7. Line 318 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from North Ave & 19th Ave to Harlem/Lake CTAbus bus 318
    2. Take the subway from Harlem-Green to Rooseveltsubway subway Green Line
    1h 15m
    $4–7

Melrose Park to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, and foot

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Lake St & 21st Ave to Shedd Aquarium via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, and Congress Plaza & Michigan in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Harlem-Green to Roosevelt every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 37 min.

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