How to get from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium by bus?

From Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium by bus

To get from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 126 bus from Jackson & Franklin (East) station to Jackson & State (East) station. Next, take the 146 bus from State & Jackson (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

27min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 126
126
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Jackson & Franklin (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Franklin (East)
    ID 68
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson & State (East)
    ID 71
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Jackson (South)
    ID 1429
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium by bus via 151 and 146

To get from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 151 bus from Jackson & Franklin (East) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the 146 bus from State & Washington (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

34min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Jackson & Franklin (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Franklin (East)
    ID 68
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Michigan & Delaware/Walton (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Willis Tower, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 2.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Willis Tower 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 Willis Tower

Willis Tower is located at West Adams Street, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Franklin & Adams (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Quincy
  • Washington/Wells
  • Lasalle/Van Buren

Train stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Chicago Union Station
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Willis Tower:

  • Franklin & Adams (North)
  • Adams & S. Wacker (West)
  • Jackson & Franklin (East)

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 Indiana & 14th Street (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Roosevelt
  • Harrison

Train stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

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

Bus stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Indiana & 14th Street (South)
  • Michigan & Roosevelt (North)
  • Michigan & 13th Street (North)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium by bus via 151 and 146

To get from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 151 bus from Jackson & Franklin (East) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the 146 bus from State & Washington (South) station to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

34min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 151
151
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Jackson & Franklin (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jackson & Franklin (East)
    ID 68
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Michigan & Delaware/Walton (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 151, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct bus between Willis Tower and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The 126 bus line goes from Jackson & Franklin (East) station near Willis Tower to Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Willis Tower and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Willis Tower to get to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    Get on the 126 bus from the Jackson & Franklin (East) stop near Willis Tower in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Congress Plaza & Michigan (Ne) stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Orange Line. It leaves the Quincy station at 7:16 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The last bus from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is the Archer line. It leaves the State & Jackson (South) stop at 10:08 PM.

  • When is the first train from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The first train from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the Van Buren St. station at 7:52 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from Willis Tower to Shedd Aquarium costs $2.25.

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