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.

67min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - J14
J14
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 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 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.

67min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 192
192
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 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 Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between Des Plaines, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 20 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines

Des Plaines is located at Des Plaines, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is River Rd & Pearson St/River St.

Train stations close to Des Plaines:

  • Dee Road
  • Cumberland
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Des Plaines:

  • River Rd & Pearson St/River St
  • River Rd & Mill St
  • River Rd & Miner 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 Van Buren St..

Chicago 'L' stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Harrison
  • Roosevelt

Train stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

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

Bus stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Indiana & 14th Street (South)
  • Solidarity Dr & Planetarium (East)
  • Solidarity Dr & Lynn White Drive (East)

Related Routes

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.

67min$7.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 192
192
Bus - 146
146
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Des Plaines

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Des Plaines
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    28 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 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 first train from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?

    The first train from Des Plaines in Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Des Plaines station at 12:01 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from Des Plaines to Shedd Aquarium costs $7.75.

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