How to get from Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 318 bus from North Ave & Wolf Rd station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 146 bus from Roosevelt & State (East) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

103min$2.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from North Ave & Wolf Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & Wolf Rd
    ID 8796
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Ashland/63rd
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt & State (East)
    ID 316
    80 yd • 2 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
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train

To get from Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 319 bus from Wolf/Whitehall station to Grand/Thatcher (Sw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train and finally take the 130 bus from Clinton & Quincy (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

114min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 319
319
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 130
130
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Wolf/Whitehall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wolf/Whitehall
    ID 9723
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Thatcher (Sw)
    ID 9592
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    21 min
  • 10
    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 Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Millenium Park, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 18.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Millenium Park

Millenium Park is located at Laporte Avenue, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Elmhurst.

Train stations close to Millenium Park:

  • Elmhurst

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 Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Roosevelt
  • Harrison

Train stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

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

Bus stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West)
  • Michigan & Roosevelt (North)
  • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)

Related Routes

From Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train

To get from Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 319 bus from Wolf/Whitehall station to Grand/Thatcher (Sw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NCS train and finally take the 130 bus from Clinton & Quincy (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $6.55.

114min$6.55
Walk to bus stationBus - 319
319
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 130
130
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Wolf/Whitehall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wolf/Whitehall
    ID 9723
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Grand/Nordica (Cta Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grand/Thatcher (Sw)
    ID 9592
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    River Grove
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Quincy (South)
    ID 4992
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    21 min
  • 10
    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 Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 319, Bus line NCS, Bus line 130.

  • Is there a direct bus between Millenium Park and Shedd Aquarium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium?

    The 318 bus line goes from North Ave & Wolf Rd station near Millenium Park in Northlake to Forest Park Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Forest Park Cta Station station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Millenium Park in Northlake and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Millenium Park to get to Shedd Aquarium?

    Get on the 318 bus from the North Ave & Wolf Rd stop near Millenium Park in Northlake.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Millenium Park and Shedd Aquarium?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Park Cta Station stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from Millenium Park to Shedd Aquarium costs $2.00.

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