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How to get fromRockford Airport (RFD) to Shedd Aquariumby taxi, train, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Shedd Aquarium by taxi, train, rideshare, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Harvardtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    3h 7m
    $134–159

  2. Drive 87.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Shedd Aquariumcar car 87.8 mi
    1h 33m
    $16–24

  3. Taxi, train via Elburn

    1. Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456taxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    4h 18m
    $130–161

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Rockford-RFD to Shedd Aquariumrideshare rideshare 87.8 mi
    1h 33m

  5. Taxi, train via Clark/Lake

    1. Take the taxi from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Harvardtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Harvard to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    3h 13m
    $133–161

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Shedd Aquarium.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Rockford Airport (RFD), USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rockford Airport (RFD) to Shedd Aquarium. However, you can take the taxi to Harvard, take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Washington & Canal, take the bus to 1100 S Columbus, then walk to Shedd Aquarium. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456, take the line 12 bus to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, walk to Elburn, take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Clinton & Washington, take the line 130 bus to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium, then walk to Shedd Aquarium.

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