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How to get fromShedd Aquarium to Elginby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shedd Aquarium to Elgin 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 Adams & S. Wackerbus bus 130
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2h 17m
    $8–10

  2. Line 62 bus, line 330 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State & Roosevelt to Archer & Neva Terminalbus bus 62
    2. Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 330
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    3h 57m
    $6–8

  3. Drive 41.8 mi

    1. Drive from Shedd Aquarium to Elgincar car 41.8 mi
    48 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shedd Aquarium to Elgintaxi taxi 41.8 mi
    48 min
    $130–160

Shedd Aquarium to Elgin by foot, bus, and train

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration2h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a vehicle from Shedd Aquarium to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via State & Roosevelt, Archer & Neva Terminal, Archer/72nd Ct., and Rosemont CTA Station in around 3h 57m.

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