There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Shedd Aquarium by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2h 47m$51–257Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GRR - ORD
5h 8m$36–239Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 49m$49–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 4m$156–242Drive 279.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Shedd Aquariumcar 279.7 mi
4h 43m$51–74Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
3h 41m$69–477Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DTW - ORD
4h 21m$134–757Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GRR - MDW
4h 30m$46–309Bus via Woodward & Baltimore (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 20m
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Shedd Aquarium is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Shedd Aquarium is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $50 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Campus Martius - Northbound and arriving at Harold Washington Library via Detroit and LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Michigan and Shedd Aquarium is 203 miles. The road distance is 281.3 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Shedd Aquarium without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Michigan to Shedd Aquarium, including transfers.
Michigan to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Shedd Aquarium is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $50 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 49m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?
American Airlines and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- 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
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Shedd Aquarium is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 10:02 AM in Michigan and 9:02 AM in Shedd Aquarium.
Michigan to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Shedd Aquarium is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Michigan to Shedd Aquarium.
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