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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Shedd Aquariumby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Northwestern University to Shedd Aquarium by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Foster to Adams/Wabashsubway subway Purple Line
    1h 19m
    $2–5

  2. Line 201 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sheridan & Foster to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Congress Plaza & Michiganbus bus 147
    1h 53m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northwestern University to Shedd Aquariumtaxi taxi 15.2 mi
    26 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 15.2 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Shedd Aquariumcar car 15.2 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

  5. Subway via Harold Washington Library

    1. Take the subway from Foster to Harold Washington Librarysubway subway Purple Line
    1h 27m
    $6–8

  6. Subway via Harold Washington Library #2

    1. Take the subway from Foster to Harold Washington Librarysubway subway Purple Line
    1h 28m
    $2–5

Northwestern University to Shedd Aquarium by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar290Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Foster to Adams/Wabash every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northwestern University to Shedd Aquarium via Sheridan & Foster, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Congress Plaza & Michigan in around 1h 53m.

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