How to get from Merrillville to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train?

From Merrillville to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train

To get from Merrillville to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the R-BMX bus from Town Hall (78th/80th) station to Metro Center station. Next, take the SSL train from Gary Metro Station station to Museum Campus/11th St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

112min$9.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Town Hall (78th/80th)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Town Hall (78th/80th)
    0.7 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    850 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merrillville to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Merrillville, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 41.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrillville to Shedd Aquarium by 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 Merrillville

Merrillville is located at Indian Trail, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 73rd & Madison.

Bus stations close to Merrillville:

  • 73rd & Madison
  • Town Hall (78th/80th)

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 Harrison.

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)
  • Balbo & Columbus (East)
  • Soldier Field & Field Museum (East)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Shedd Aquarium?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrillville to Shedd Aquarium?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Town Hall (78th/80th) station near Merrillville in Merrillville to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Metro Center station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrillville to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrillville in Merrillville and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrillville to get to Shedd Aquarium?

    Get on the R-BMX bus from the Town Hall (78th/80th) stop near Merrillville in Merrillville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrillville and Shedd Aquarium?

    Get off the bus at the Metro Center station, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Merrillville to Shedd Aquarium costs $9.25.