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

From Evanston to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Evanston to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 206 bus from Dodge & Emerson (South) station to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L' 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 26 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

86min$2.25
Bus - 206
206
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulina & Howard Terminal
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Howard
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt & State (East)
    ID 316
    80 yd • 2 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
    8 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 Evanston to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus via 93, PURPLE LINE and 146

To get from Evanston to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 93 bus from Dodge & Emerson (North) station to Davis Purple Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 146 bus from State & Lake (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 $2.25.

87min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 93
93
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
    ID 14409
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    State/Lake
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Lake (South)
    ID 1423
    30 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
    20 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 Evanston to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 17.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston 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 Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Emerson (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Foster
  • Davis
  • Noyes

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Central St.
  • Evanston (Davis St.)

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge & Emerson (South)
  • Dodge & Emerson (North)
  • Emerson St & Dodge Ave

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 Van Buren St..

Chicago 'L' stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Harrison
  • Roosevelt

Train stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

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

Bus stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West)
  • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
  • Soldier Field & Field Museum (West)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Evanston to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus via 93, PURPLE LINE and 146

To get from Evanston to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 93 bus from Dodge & Emerson (North) station to Davis Purple Line Station (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 146 bus from State & Lake (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 $2.25.

87min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 93
93
Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dodge & Emerson (North)
    ID 12697
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Purple Line Station (South)
    ID 14409
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Davis
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - PURPLE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PURPLE LINE
    Linden
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    State/Lake
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Lake (South)
    ID 1423
    30 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
    20 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 Evanston to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 146.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 93, Bus line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston 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 26 min.

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

    The 206 bus line goes from Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near Evanston to Paulina & Howard Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Paulina & Howard Terminal station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Evanston and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 206 bus from the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) stop near Evanston in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Paulina & Howard Terminal stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Evanston to Shedd Aquarium costs $2.25.

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