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 565 bus from Grand Ave & Riverside Dr 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 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

185min$11.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - J14
J14
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Grand Ave & Riverside Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave & Riverside Dr
    ID 18523
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    22 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
    #334| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    40 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
    16 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

From Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 565 bus from Grand Ave & Riverside Dr station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Roosevelt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

177min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Grand Ave & Riverside Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave & Riverside Dr
    ID 18523
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    22 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
    #334| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.71 mi • 15 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 45.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 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 Grand Ave & Riverside Dr.

Bus stations close to Six Flags Great America:

  • Grand Ave & Riverside Dr
  • Grand Ave & Rogers Rd
  • Grand Ave & Fuller Rd

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

From Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Six Flags Great America to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 565 bus from Grand Ave & Riverside Dr station to Waukegan Metra Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-N train and finally take the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton (Green/Pink) station to Roosevelt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

177min$11.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 565
565
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Grand Ave & Riverside Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand Ave & Riverside Dr
    ID 18523
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 565565
    Wait for bus
    565
    Sheridan Rd & Washington St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Waukegan Metra Station
    ID 35685
    22 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
    #334| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.71 mi • 15 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 185 minutes, using Bus line 565, 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 177 minutes, using Bus line 565, Bus line UP-N, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • 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 3 hr 5 min.

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

    The 565 bus line goes from Grand Ave & Riverside Dr station near Six Flags Great America in Gurnee to Sheridan Rd & Washington St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Sheridan Rd & Washington St 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 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 565 bus from the Grand Ave & Riverside Dr 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 Sheridan Rd & Washington St 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.

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