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How to get fromNormal to Shedd Aquariumby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Normal to Shedd Aquarium by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2h 56m
    $44–84

  2. Drive 131.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Normal to Shedd Aquariumcar car 131.4 mi
    2h 19m
    $24–35

  3. Bus, line 322 bus, line 62 bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oak Brook Center / Macy's to 54th Ave CTA Station/Pink Linebus bus 322
    3. Take the bus from 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station to Cicero & Archerbus bus 54B
    4. Take the bus from Archer & Cicero to State & Rooseveltbus bus 62
    5h 9m
    $53–69

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    3h 48m
    $30–216

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 32m
    $36–64

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3h 32m
    $173–391

Normal to Shedd Aquarium by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Shedd Aquarium via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Archer & Cicero, and State & Roosevelt in around 5h 9m.

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