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How to get fromProspect Heights to Shedd Aquariumby bus, train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Prospect Heights to Shedd Aquarium by bus, train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Line 234 bus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to State St & Stratford Rdbus bus 234
    2. Take the train from Cumberland to Chicago OTCtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington & Canal to 1100 S Columbusbus bus J14
    1h 58m
    $9–11

  2. Drive 24.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prospect Heights to Shedd Aquariumcar car 24.8 mi
    37 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 234 bus, bus, line 97 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Dempster - Skokie CTA Stationbus bus 250
    3. Take the bus from Skokie Yellow Line Station to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 97
    4. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Congress Plaza & Michiganbus bus 147
    3h 9m
    $6–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prospect Heights to Shedd Aquariumtaxi taxi 24.8 mi
    37 min
    $75–90

  5. Line 234 bus, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to State St & Stratford Rdbus bus 234
    2. Take the train from Cumberland to Irving Parktrain train
    3. Take the subway from Irving Park-Blue to Jackson-Bluesubway subway
    2h 14m
    $7–12

Prospect Heights to Shedd Aquarium by bus, train, and foot

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Camp McDonald/Elmhurst to Shedd Aquarium via Des Plaines Metra Station, Dempster - Skokie CTA Station, Skokie Yellow Line Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Congress Plaza & Michigan in around 3h 9m.

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