How to get from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train?
From Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train
To get from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines 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 7 min. The ride fare is $7.75.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationDes Plaines
- 2Wait for trainUP-NW#636| Chicago Otc
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Otc28 min
- 4Walk to bus stationWashington & Canal (East)ID 44330 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for busJ14103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
- 6Ride to bus stationRoosevelt & Michigan/Indiana (East)ID 1536219 min
- 7Wait for bus146Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
- 8Ride to bus stationSolidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)ID 45916 min
- 9Walk toShedd AquariumService Road Shedd Acquarium300 yd • 4 min
Alternative route from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train via UP-NW, 192 and 146
To get from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines 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 7 min. The ride fare is $7.75.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationDes Plaines
- 2Wait for trainUP-NW#636| Chicago Otc
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Otc28 min
- 4Walk to bus stationClinton & Madison (South)ID 502480 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for bus192Cottage Grove & 57th Street (North)
- 6Ride to bus stationRoosevelt & State (East)ID 3168 min
- 7Wait for bus146Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
- 8Ride to bus stationSolidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)ID 45918 min
- 9Walk toShedd AquariumService Road Shedd Acquarium300 yd • 4 min
Public transit directions from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium
Public transit stations close to Des Plaines
Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Miner St & River Rd.
Train stations close to Des Plaines:
- Cumberland
- Dee Road
- Mt. Prospect
Bus stations close to Des Plaines:
- Miner St & River Rd
- River Rd & Miner St
- River Rd & Mill St
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 Michigan & 11th Street (South).
Chicago 'L' stations close to Shedd Aquarium:
- Harrison
- Roosevelt
Train stations close to Shedd Aquarium:
- Van Buren St.
- Museum Campus/11th St.
- 18th St.
Bus stations close to Shedd Aquarium:
- Michigan & 11th Street (South)
- Michigan & 11th Street (North)
- Solidarity Dr & Lynn White Drive (East)
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Alternative route from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium by bus and train via UP-NW, 192 and 146
To get from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines 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 7 min. The ride fare is $7.75.
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationDes Plaines
- 2Wait for trainUP-NW#636| Chicago Otc
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Otc28 min
- 4Walk to bus stationClinton & Madison (South)ID 502480 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for bus192Cottage Grove & 57th Street (North)
- 6Ride to bus stationRoosevelt & State (East)ID 3168 min
- 7Wait for bus146Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
- 8Ride to bus stationSolidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)ID 45918 min
- 9Walk toShedd AquariumService Road Shedd Acquarium300 yd • 4 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?
The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line J14, Bus line 146.
What is the alternative route to get from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?
The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 192, Bus line 146.
Is there a direct train between Des Plaines 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 7 min.
Which train line goes from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?
The UP-NW train line goes from #636| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium by train and bus?
The total travel time between Des Plaines in Des Plaines and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.
Where do I get on the train near Des Plaines to get to Shedd Aquarium?
Get on the UP-NW train from the #636| Chicago Otc station near Des Plaines in Des Plaines.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Des Plaines and Shedd Aquarium?
Get off the train at the Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
When is the last train from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?
The last train from Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is the Union Pacific Northwest line. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 4:44 PM.
How much is the train fare from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?
The ride from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium costs $7.75.