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

From Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train

To get from Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-N train from Northbrook station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 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 25 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

85min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 1
1
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Northbrook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northbrook
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2124| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Canal (East)
    ID 67
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Michigan & 34th Street (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & State (East)
    ID 71
    5 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

Alternative route from Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train via MD-N and 1

To get from Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the MD-N train from Northbrook station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the 1 bus from Jackson & Canal (East) station to Michigan & Roosevelt (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

82min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Northbrook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northbrook
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2124| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Canal (East)
    ID 67
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Michigan & 34th Street (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 1591
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Northbrook, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northbrook 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 Northbrook

Northbrook is located at Walters Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Shermer Walters.

Train stations close to Northbrook:

  • Northbrook
  • Lake-Cook
  • Glen/N.Glenview

Bus stations close to Northbrook:

  • Shermer Walters
  • Shermer Maple
  • Shermer Northbrook Metra Station

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 Indiana & 13th Street (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Roosevelt
  • Harrison

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)
  • Indiana & 14th Street (South)
  • Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train via MD-N and 1

To get from Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the MD-N train from Northbrook station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the 1 bus from Jackson & Canal (East) station to Michigan & Roosevelt (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

82min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - MD-NMD-N
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Northbrook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Northbrook
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-NMD-N
    Wait for train
    MD-N
    #2124| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Canal (East)
    ID 67
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Michigan & 34th Street (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 1591
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line 1, Bus line 146.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line MD-N, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Northbrook and Shedd Aquarium?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium?

    The MD-N train line goes from Northbrook station near Northbrook in Northbrook to #2124| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #2124| Chicago Union Station station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Northbrook in Northbrook and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Northbrook to get to Shedd Aquarium?

    Get on the MD-N train from the Northbrook station near Northbrook in Northbrook.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Northbrook and Shedd Aquarium?

    Get off the train at the #2124| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium?

    The first train from Northbrook in Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Milwaukee North. It leaves the Northbrook station at 12:30 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from Northbrook to Shedd Aquarium costs $7.75.

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