How to get from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the RI train from Joliet station to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones 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 35 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

95min$6.25
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Joliet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Joliet Union Station
    Scott Street
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #414| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    35th St. / "Lou" Jones
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Sox-35th
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    6 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
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train

To get from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the 146 bus from State & Jackson (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 7
7
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & State (East)
    ID 71
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Jackson (South)
    ID 1429
    20 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
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Joliet Union Station, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium 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 Joliet Union Station

Joliet Union Station is located at Scott Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St).

Train stations close to Joliet Union Station:

  • Joliet
  • Joliet Union Station

Bus stations close to Joliet Union Station:

  • Joliet Union Station (Scott St & Jefferson St)
  • Pace Transit Center Bay D
  • Pace Transit Center Bay C

Public transit stations close to Shedd Aquarium, Chicago

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

Bus stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Michigan & 11th Street (North)
  • Indiana & 14th Street (South)
  • Michigan & Roosevelt (North)

Related Routes

From Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train

To get from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7 bus and finally take the 146 bus from State & Jackson (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Walk to train station
Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
Bus - 7
7
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Joliet Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Joliet Union Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LINCOLN SERVICELINCOLN SERVICE
    Wait for train
    LINCOLN SERVICE
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Clinton (East)
    ID 14484
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 77
    Wait for bus
    7
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & State (East)
    ID 71
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Jackson (South)
    ID 1429
    20 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
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line 7, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct train between Joliet Union Station and Shedd Aquarium?

    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 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium?

    The RI train line goes from #414| Lasalle Street station near Joliet Union Station in Joliet to 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till 35th St. / "Lou" Jones station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Joliet Union Station in Joliet and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Joliet Union Station to get to Shedd Aquarium?

    Get on the RI train from the #414| Lasalle Street station near Joliet Union Station in Joliet.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Joliet Union Station and Shedd Aquarium?

    Get off the train at the 35th St. / "Lou" Jones stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium?

    The first train from Joliet Union Station in Joliet to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Rock Island. It leaves the Joliet station at 11:20 PM.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from Joliet Union Station to Shedd Aquarium costs $6.25.