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

By bus

To get from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 20 bus from Halsted & Madison (North) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the 4 bus from State & Washington (North) station to Michigan & Roosevelt (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

42min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Halsted & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & Madison (North)
    ID 440
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (North)
    ID 18154
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 1591
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 60 and 4

To get from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 60 bus from Jefferson & Jackson (North) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the 4 bus from State & Washington (North) station to Michigan & Roosevelt (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

39min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Jefferson & Jackson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Jackson (North)
    ID 18662
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (North)
    ID 18154
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 1591
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.61 mi • 13 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 3.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 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 Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West).

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:

  • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West)
  • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
  • Soldier Field & Field Museum (West)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 60 and 4

To get from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 60 bus from Jefferson & Jackson (North) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the 4 bus from State & Washington (North) station to Michigan & Roosevelt (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

39min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 60
60
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Jefferson & Jackson (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jefferson & Jackson (North)
    ID 18662
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (North)
    ID 18154
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 1591
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.61 mi • 13 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 42 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 4.

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

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line 4.

  • 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 42 min.

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

    The 20 bus line goes from Halsted & Madison (North) station near The Loop CTA to Washington & State (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Shedd Aquarium 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 42 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the Halsted & Madison (North) 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 Shedd Aquarium stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The last Chicago 'L' from The Loop CTA to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is the Green Line line. It leaves the Clinton (Green/Pink) station at 1:27 PM.

  • 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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