How to get from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium by bus?

From Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium by bus

To get from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 29 bus from Navy Pier Terminal (North) station to State & Lake (South) station. Next, take the 146 bus from State & Lake (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

48min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 29
29
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Navy Pier Terminal (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Navy Pier Terminal (North)
    ID 758
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    95th Red Line Station (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Lake (South)
    ID 1423
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium by bus via 2 and 146

To get from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 2 bus from Grand & Streeter (West) station to Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East) station. Next, 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 46 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

46min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 2
2
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Grand & Streeter (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Streeter (West)
    ID 759
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)
    ID 15362
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Navy Pier, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 4.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Navy Pier 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 Navy Pier

Navy Pier is located at East Grand Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Grand & Peshtigo (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Navy Pier:

  • Chicago-Red
  • Grand-Red
  • State/Lake

Train stations close to Navy Pier:

  • Millennium Station

Bus stations close to Navy Pier:

  • Grand & Peshtigo (West)
  • Illinois & Peshtigo (East)
  • Grand & Streeter (West)

Public transit stations close to Shedd Aquarium, Chicago

Shedd Aquarium is located at Service Road Shedd Acquarium, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Indiana & 14th Street (South).

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:

  • Indiana & 14th Street (South)
  • Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • Michigan & Roosevelt (North)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium by bus via 2 and 146

To get from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 2 bus from Grand & Streeter (West) station to Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East) station. Next, 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 46 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

46min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 2
2
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Grand & Streeter (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grand & Streeter (West)
    ID 759
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)
    ID 15362
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 29, Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct bus between Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The 29 bus line goes from Navy Pier Terminal (North) station near Navy Pier to 95th Red Line Station (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 95th Red Line Station (East) station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Navy Pier to get to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    Get on the 29 bus from the Navy Pier Terminal (North) stop near Navy Pier in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the 95th Red Line Station (East) stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Red Line. It leaves the Grand-Red station at 7:34 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from Navy Pier to Shedd Aquarium costs $2.25.

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