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How to get from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium by bus?

From Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium by bus

Take one direct bus from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago: take the 146 bus from Michigan & Pearson (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

38min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Michigan & Pearson (South)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Pearson (South)
    ID 1098
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium by bus via 3

Take one direct bus from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago: take the 3 bus from Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (West) station to Michigan & Roosevelt (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

39min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 3
3
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)
    ID 597
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    State & 95th Street (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 1591
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium
The distance between Water Tower Place, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 3.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium 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 Water Tower Place

Water Tower Place is located at 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Water Tower Place:

  • Grand-Red
  • Chicago-Red
  • Clark/Division

Bus stations close to Water Tower Place:

  • Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)
  • Pearson & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)
  • Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearson (North)
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:

  • Harrison
  • Roosevelt

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 (East)
  • Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)

Alternative route from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium by bus via 3

Take one direct bus from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago: take the 3 bus from Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (West) station to Michigan & Roosevelt (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

39min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 3
3
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)
    ID 597
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    State & 95th Street (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 1591
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Water Tower Place and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago in 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The 146 bus line goes from Michigan & Pearson (South) station near Water Tower Place to Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East) station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Water Tower Place and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Water Tower Place to get to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    Get on the 146 bus from the Michigan & Pearson (South) stop near Water Tower Place in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East) stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • When is the first bus from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The first bus from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express. It leaves the Michigan & Pearson (South) stop at 3:09 AM.

  • When is the first train from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The first train from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the Millennium Station station at 7:35 PM.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Red Line. It leaves the Chicago-Red station at 7:20 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from Water Tower Place to Shedd Aquarium costs $2.25.

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