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How to get fromShedd Aquarium to Des Plainesby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shedd Aquarium to Des Plaines by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 130 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solidarity Drive & Aquarium to Clinton & Washingtonbus bus 130
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    1h 31m
    $6–8

  2. Line 147 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Congress Plaza & Michigan to Paulina & Howard Terminalbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Skokie Yellow Line Stationbus bus 97
    2h 31m
    $4–6

  3. Drive 19.7 mi

    1. Drive from Shedd Aquarium to Des Plainescar car 19.7 mi
    28 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shedd Aquarium to Des Plainestaxi taxi 19.7 mi
    28 min
    $60–75

Shedd Aquarium to Des Plaines by foot, bus, and train

Calendar200Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 20.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from Shedd Aquarium to Des Plaines Metra Station via Congress Plaza & Michigan, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Skokie Yellow Line Station, and Dempster - Skokie CTA Station in around 2h 31m.

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