How to get from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 bus 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 35 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

95min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 56
56
Bus - 6
6
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    4 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
    9 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

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 20 and 6

To get from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus 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 35 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

95min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 6
6
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    5 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
    9 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 Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 20.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is O'Hare Transfer.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • O'Hare Transfer
  • Des Plaines
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • White St & Walnut Ave
  • Center St & Thacker St
  • Ellinwood Ave & River 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

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 20 and 6

To get from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus 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 35 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

95min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 6
6
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #602| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    5 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
    9 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 Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 56, Bus line 6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 20, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct train between Des Plaines and Shedd Aquarium?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Des Plaines station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines to #602| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #602| Chicago Otc station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Shedd Aquarium?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Des Plaines station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Shedd Aquarium?

    Get off the train at the #602| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?

    The first train from Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 12:01 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium costs $7.75.

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