There are 4 ways to get from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Stationtrain Ncs
1h 48m$8–9Drive 33.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquariumcar 33.4 mi
50 min$7–9Line 272 bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from 100 S Milwaukee Ave to Golf Mill Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Statebus 56
3h 10m$21–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquariumtaxi 33.4 mi
50 min$90–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from 100 S Milwaukee Ave and arriving at Solidarity Drive & Aquarium via Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center and State & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium station. However, there are services departing from Vernon Hills and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Vernon Hills and Shedd Aquarium is 35 miles. The road distance is 33.6 miles.
The best way to get from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $8 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium, including transfers.
Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from 100 S Milwaukee Ave station.
Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Metra, depart from Vernon Hills station.
The best way to get from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $8 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 272 bus and line 56 bus, which costs $21 - $26 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Vernon Hills, IL, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium via 100 S Milwaukee Ave, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & State, State & Washington, and Solidarity Drive & Aquarium in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Vernon Hills to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from 100 S Milwaukee Ave to Golf Mill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & State
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Golf Mill Station.
Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium is 34 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Vernon Hills to Shedd Aquarium.
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