How to get from O Hare to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from O Hare to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 81W bus from East River Rd & Ainslie (North) station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 146 bus from State & Washington (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

83min$2.25
Bus - 81W
81W
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from East River Rd & Ainslie (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    O Hare
  • 2
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    60 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
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 81W, BLUE LINE and 6

To get from O Hare to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 81W bus from East River Rd & Ainslie (North) station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 6 bus from State & Washington (South) station to 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

89min$2.25
Bus - 81W
81W
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 6
6
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from East River Rd & Ainslie (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    O Hare
  • 2
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (South)
    ID 4872
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from O Hare to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between O Hare, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 17.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from O Hare to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to O Hare

O Hare is located at O Hare, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is East River Rd & Ainslie (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to O Hare:

  • Cumberland
  • Rosemont
  • Harlem (Blue - O'Hare Branch)

Train stations close to O Hare:

  • Schiller Park
  • Rosemont

Bus stations close to O Hare:

  • East River Rd & Ainslie (North)
  • East River Rd & Ainslie (South)
  • Lawrence & East River Rd (East)

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.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Roosevelt
  • Harrison

Train stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

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

Bus stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 81W, BLUE LINE and 6

To get from O Hare to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 81W bus from East River Rd & Ainslie (North) station to Cumberland Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 6 bus from State & Washington (South) station to 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

89min$2.25
Bus - 81W
81W
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 6
6
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from East River Rd & Ainslie (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    O Hare
  • 2
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cumberland
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (South)
    ID 4872
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.54 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 81W, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 146.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 81W, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct bus between O Hare and Shedd Aquarium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from O Hare to Shedd Aquarium?

    The 81W bus line goes from Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw) station near O Hare in Norridge to Cumberland Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Shedd Aquarium station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from O Hare to Shedd Aquarium by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between O Hare in Norridge and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the 81W bus from the Cumberland Blue Line Station (Sw) stop near O Hare in Norridge.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from O Hare to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from O Hare to Shedd Aquarium costs $2.25.

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