How to get from Shedd Aquarium to United Center by bus?

By bus

To get from Shedd Aquarium to United Center in Chicago, take the 4 bus from Michigan & Roosevelt (North) station to State & Washington (North) station. Next, take the 20 bus from Washington & State (East) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

49min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 4
4
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Michigan & Roosevelt (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 1580
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    State & Washington (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Washington (North)
    ID 18154
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
    ID 468
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Shedd Aquarium to United Center in Chicago, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Roosevelt station to Monroe-Red station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

47min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Roosevelt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
    ID 468
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shedd Aquarium to United Center

The distance between Shedd Aquarium, Chicago and United Center, Chicago is approximately 5.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shedd Aquarium to United Center by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium is located at 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Van Buren St..

Chicago 'L' stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Roosevelt
  • Harrison

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)

Public transit stations close to United Center, Chicago

United Center is located at 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Damen & Adams (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to United Center:

  • Racine
  • Ashland-Lake
  • Illinois Medical District

Bus stations close to United Center:

  • Damen & Adams (South)
  • Damen & Adams (North)
  • Madison & Wood (West)

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Shedd Aquarium to United Center in Chicago, take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Roosevelt station to Monroe-Red station. Next, take the 20 bus from Madison & Dearborn/State (West) station to Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.50.

47min$2.50
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 20
20
Walk to United Center
Leaves from Roosevelt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Monroe-Red
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & United Center (1900 W) (West)
    ID 468
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to United Center
    Walk to
    United Center
    1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shedd Aquarium to United Center?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shedd Aquarium and United Center in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

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

    The 4 bus line goes from Michigan & Roosevelt (North) station near Shedd Aquarium to State & Washington (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till United Center station near United Center in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Shedd Aquarium to United Center in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Shedd Aquarium and United Center in Chicago by bus is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the 4 bus from the Michigan & Roosevelt (North) stop near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the United Center stop, which is closest to United Center in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Shedd Aquarium to United Center in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Shedd Aquarium to United Center in Chicago is Green Line. It leaves the Roosevelt station at 6:30 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Shedd Aquarium to United Center?

    The ride from Shedd Aquarium to United Center costs $2.25.

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