How to get from Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 146 bus from Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West) station to Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 213 bus from Howard Cta Station station to Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Shedd Aquarium may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Chicago Botanical Gardens on the Moovit app.

118min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 146
146
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Chicago Botanical Gardens
Leaves from Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West)
    ID 4595
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Berwyn & Broadway (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West)
    ID 16140
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howard Cta Station
    ID 37573
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lake-Cook Rd & Turnbull Woods Ct
    ID 486
    48 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chicago Botanical Gardens
    Walk to
    Chicago Botanical Gardens
    0.55 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens

The distance between Shedd Aquarium and Chicago Botanical Gardens is approximately 25.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Shedd Aquarium) and destination (Chicago Botanical Gardens), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 146, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Bus line 213.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shedd Aquarium and Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago?

    The 146 bus line goes from Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West) station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago to Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West) station near Chicago Botanical Gardens.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Shedd Aquarium and Chicago Botanical Gardens by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shedd Aquarium to get to Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago?

    Get on the 146 bus from the Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West) stop near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Shedd Aquarium and Chicago Botanical Gardens in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West) stop, which is closest to Chicago Botanical Gardens.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens?

    The ride from Shedd Aquarium to Chicago Botanical Gardens costs $2.25.

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