How to get from Elgin IL USA to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Elgin IL USA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF train and finally take the 18 bus from Halsted & 16th Street (North) station to Michigan & Roosevelt (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 18
18
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1201| Aurora
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Halsted Street
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & 16th Street (North)
    ID 5924
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 1580
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-W, 192 and 146

To get from Elgin IL USA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 192 bus 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 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 192
192
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 192192
    Wait for bus
    192
    Cottage Grove & 57th Street (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & State (East)
    ID 316
    5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Elgin IL USA to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Elgin IL USA, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 41.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elgin IL USA 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 Elgin IL USA

Elgin IL USA is located at Elgin IL USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Center St & Highland Ave.

Train stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • National St
  • Elgin

Bus stations close to Elgin IL USA:

  • Center St & Highland Ave
  • Spring St & Chicago St
  • Villa St & Dupage St

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 Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East).

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:

  • Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)
  • Indiana & 14th Street (South)
  • 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MD-W, 192 and 146

To get from Elgin IL USA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 192 bus 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 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to train station
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 192
192
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Elgin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2200| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 192192
    Wait for bus
    192
    Cottage Grove & 57th Street (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & State (East)
    ID 316
    5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elgin IL USA to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line BNSF, Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elgin IL USA to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 192, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct train between Elgin IL USA and Shedd Aquarium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elgin IL USA to Shedd Aquarium?

    The MD-W train line goes from Elgin station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin to #2200| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Shedd Aquarium station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Elgin IL USA in Elgin and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elgin IL USA to get to Shedd Aquarium?

    Get on the MD-W train from the Elgin station near Elgin IL USA in Elgin.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elgin IL USA and Shedd Aquarium?

    Get off the train at the Shedd Aquarium stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from Elgin IL USA to Shedd Aquarium?

    The last train from Elgin IL USA in Elgin to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is the Milwaukee West line. It leaves the Elgin station at 11:28 AM.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More