How to get from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BNSF train from Hollywood station to Halsted Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 18 bus 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 17 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

77min$8.00
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 18
18
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Hollywood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hollywood
    0.71 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #9530| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Halsted Street
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & 16th Street (North)
    ID 5924
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Eastbound - Michigan Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & State (East)
    ID 316
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Southbound - Museum Campus
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    200 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via BNSF and 18

To get from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Hollywood station to Halsted Street station. Next, take the 18 bus from Halsted & 16th Street (North) station to Michigan & Roosevelt (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

73min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 18
18
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Hollywood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hollywood
    0.71 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #9530| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Halsted Street
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & 16th Street (North)
    ID 5924
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Eastbound - Michigan Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 1580
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    0.62 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Brookfield Zoo, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 13.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brookfield Zoo 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 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.
  • 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 BNSF and 18

To get from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the BNSF train from Hollywood station to Halsted Street station. Next, take the 18 bus from Halsted & 16th Street (North) station to Michigan & Roosevelt (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

73min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Bus - 18
18
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Hollywood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hollywood
    0.71 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #9530| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Halsted Street
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Halsted & 16th Street (North)
    ID 5924
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Eastbound - Michigan Avenue
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 1580
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    0.62 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 18, Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line 18.

  • Is there a direct train between Brookfield Zoo and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The BNSF train line goes from Hollywood station near Brookfield Zoo to #9530| Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #9530| Chicago Union Station station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Brookfield Zoo and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brookfield Zoo to get to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    Get on the BNSF train from the Hollywood station near Brookfield Zoo in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brookfield Zoo and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #9530| Chicago Union Station stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • When is the last train from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The last train from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is the Burlington Northern line. It leaves the Riverside station at 4:09 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from Brookfield Zoo to Shedd Aquarium costs $8.00.

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