How to get from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Jefferson Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 146 bus from State & Washington (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

87min$6.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Service Road Shedd Acquarium
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jefferson Park
    19 min
  • 4
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 5
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    Walk to
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 192 bus and finally take the 146 bus from Roosevelt & State (East) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

87min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 192
192
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Service Road Shedd Acquarium
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 5024
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 192192
    Wait for bus
    192
    Cottage Grove & 57th Street (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & State (East)
    ID 316
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    Walk to
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Service Road Shedd Acquarium, Chicago is approximately 19.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Miner St & Pearson St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Cumberland
  • Dee Road
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Miner St & Pearson St
  • Des Plaines Metra Station
  • Lee St/Mannheim Rd & Ellinwood Ave

Public transit stations close to Service Road Shedd Acquarium, Chicago

Service Road Shedd Acquarium is located at Service Road Shedd Acquarium, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Service Road Shedd Acquarium:

  • Roosevelt
  • Harrison

Train stations close to Service Road Shedd Acquarium:

  • Van Buren St.
  • 18th St.
  • Museum Campus/11th St.

Bus stations close to Service Road Shedd Acquarium:

  • Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)
  • Indiana & 14th Street (South)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 192 bus and finally take the 146 bus from Roosevelt & State (East) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

87min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 192
192
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Service Road Shedd Acquarium
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 5024
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 192192
    Wait for bus
    192
    Cottage Grove & 57th Street (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & State (East)
    ID 316
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    Walk to
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 192, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Des Plaines to #602| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till Service Road Shedd Acquarium station near Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines and Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Des Plaines station near Des Plaines in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Service Road Shedd Acquarium stop, which is closest to Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago?

    The first train from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 12:01 AM.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Service Road Shedd Acquarium costs $6.25.

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