How to get from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally 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 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

79min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Arlington Heights
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Arlington Heights
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)
    ID 15362
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    Service Road Shedd Acquarium
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 192 and 146

To get from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 192 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 19 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

79min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 192
192
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Arlington Heights
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Arlington Heights
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 5024
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 192192
    Wait for bus
    192
    Cottage Grove & 57th Street (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & State (East)
    ID 316
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    8 min
  • 9
    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 Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium
The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 25.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mt. Prospect.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Arlington Park
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 Museum Campus/11th St..

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:

  • 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (South)
  • 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North)
  • Michigan & 11th Street (North)
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 192 and 146

To get from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Arlington Heights station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 192 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 19 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

79min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 192
192
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Arlington Heights
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Arlington Heights
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 5024
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 192192
    Wait for bus
    192
    Cottage Grove & 57th Street (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & State (East)
    ID 316
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
    ID 4591
    8 min
  • 9
    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 Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line J14, Bus line 146.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 192, Bus line 146.

  • Is there a direct train between Arlington Heights 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 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #636| Chicago Otc station near Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights to Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chicago Otc station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Arlington Heights to get to Shedd Aquarium?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #636| Chicago Otc station near Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Arlington Heights and Shedd Aquarium?

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

  • When is the first train from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium?

    The first train from Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Arlington Heights station at 11:49 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Shedd Aquarium costs $7.75.

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