How to get from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train?

From Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train

To get from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 572 bus from Washington St & Milwaukee Ave station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the J14 bus from Washington & Canal (East) station to 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

179min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 572
572
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - J14
J14
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Washington St & Milwaukee Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St & Milwaukee Ave
    ID 19490
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    Waukegan Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #326| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (South)
    ID 4872
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train via 572, UP-N and 146

To get from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 572 bus from Washington St & Milwaukee Ave station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

176min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 572
572
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Washington St & Milwaukee Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St & Milwaukee Ave
    ID 19490
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    Waukegan Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #326| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    0.62 mi • 13 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
    18 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
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Public transit directions from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Six Flags Great America, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 44.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Six Flags Great America 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 Six Flags Great America

Six Flags Great America is located at Six Flags Great America, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr.

Bus stations close to Six Flags Great America:

  • Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr
  • Washington St & Milwaukee Ave
  • Grand Ave & Riverside Dr

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:

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

Bus stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Michigan & 11th Street (North)
  • Soldier Field & Field Museum (East)
  • Soldier Field & Field Museum (West)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train via 572, UP-N and 146

To get from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 572 bus from Washington St & Milwaukee Ave station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train 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 2 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

176min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 572
572
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Washington St & Milwaukee Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St & Milwaukee Ave
    ID 19490
    0.83 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Bus - 572572
    Wait for bus
    572
    Waukegan Metra Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waukegan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #326| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    100 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    0.62 mi • 13 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
    18 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 572, Bus line UP-N, Bus line J14.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 572, Bus line UP-N, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct bus between Six Flags Great America and Shedd Aquarium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium?

    The 572 bus line goes from Washington St & Milwaukee Ave station near Six Flags Great America in Gurnee to Waukegan Metra Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Waukegan Metra Station station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Six Flags Great America in Gurnee and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Six Flags Great America to get to Shedd Aquarium?

    Get on the 572 bus from the Washington St & Milwaukee Ave stop near Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Six Flags Great America and Shedd Aquarium?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium costs $11.00.