How to get from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium by bus?

From The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium by bus

To get from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 126 bus from Jackson & Halsted (East) station to Jackson & State (East) station. Next, take the 146 bus from State & Jackson (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

36min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Jackson & Halsted (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Halsted (East)
    ID 64
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & State (East)
    ID 71
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Jackson (South)
    ID 1429
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    14 min
  • 7
    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 The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium by bus via 8, 12 and 146

To get from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Halsted & Monroe (South) station to Halsted & Roosevelt (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 146 bus from Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

32min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - 12
12
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Halsted & Monroe (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Monroe (South)
    ID 15352
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 17366
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt & Halsted (East)
    ID 14459
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Indiana & 15th Place (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)
    ID 15362
    10 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
    6 min
  • 9
    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 The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between The Loop CTA, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 3.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to The Loop CTA

The Loop CTA is located at The Loop CTA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Jackson & Peoria (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Uic-Halsted
  • Clinton (Green/Pink)
  • Clinton-Blue

Train stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Chicago Union Station
  • Chicago Otc

Bus stations close to The Loop CTA:

  • Jackson & Peoria (East)
  • Halsted & Jackson (South)
  • Halsted & Jackson (North)

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 Michigan & 11th Street (South).

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:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium by bus via 8, 12 and 146

To get from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8 bus from Halsted & Monroe (South) station to Halsted & Roosevelt (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 12 bus and finally take the 146 bus from Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

32min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 8
8
Bus - 12
12
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Halsted & Monroe (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Monroe (South)
    ID 15352
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Halsted & 79th Street Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 17366
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt & Halsted (East)
    ID 14459
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Indiana & 15th Place (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)
    ID 15362
    10 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
    6 min
  • 9
    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 The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line 12, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Loop CTA and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The 126 bus line goes from Jackson & Halsted (East) station near The Loop CTA to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between The Loop CTA and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Loop CTA to get to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    Get on the 126 bus from the Jackson & Halsted (East) stop near The Loop CTA in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Loop CTA and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium costs $2.25.

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