How to get from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station 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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

99min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus via 606, BLUE LINE and 130

To get from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 130 bus from Clark & Van Buren (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

104min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 130
130
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Van Buren (South)
    ID 1871
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 26.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
  • 519 W Algonquin Rd

Public transit stations close to Shedd Aquarium, Chicago

Shedd Aquarium is located at Service Road Shedd Acquarium, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Indiana & 13th Street (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Roosevelt
  • Harrison

Train stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

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

Bus stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Indiana & 13th Street (South)
  • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West)
  • Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus via 606, BLUE LINE and 130

To get from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 130 bus from Clark & Van Buren (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

104min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 130
130
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
    ID 9416
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clark & Van Buren (South)
    ID 1871
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 130.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington Heights and Shedd Aquarium 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 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The 606 bus line goes from Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station near Arlington Heights to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Rosemont Cta Station station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington Heights to get to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    Get on the 606 bus from the Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr stop near Arlington Heights in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Rosemont Cta Station stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium costs $2.00.

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