How to get from United Center to Shedd Aquarium by bus?

By bus

To get from United Center to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 20 bus from Madison & United Center (1900 W) (East) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the 4 bus from State & Washington (North) station to Michigan & Roosevelt (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

45min$2.25
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 4
4
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Madison & United Center (1900 W) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    United Center
    1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (North)
    ID 18154
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Cottage Grove & 63rd Street (Green Line) (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 1591
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 20 and 62

To get from United Center to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 20 bus from Madison & United Center (1900 W) (East) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the 62 bus from State & Washington (South) station to State & Roosevelt (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

47min$2.25
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 62
62
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Madison & United Center (1900 W) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    United Center
    1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 2376
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from United Center to Shedd Aquarium

The distance between United Center, Chicago and Shedd Aquarium, Chicago is approximately 4.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from United Center 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 United Center

United Center is located at 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Damen (West).

Bus stations close to United Center:

  • Madison & Damen (West)
  • Damen & Madison (North)
  • Madison & Wood (West)

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 & 13th Street (South).

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:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 20 and 62

To get from United Center to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, take the 20 bus from Madison & United Center (1900 W) (East) station to Washington & State (East) station. Next, take the 62 bus from State & Washington (South) station to State & Roosevelt (South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

47min$2.25
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 62
62
Walk to Shedd Aquarium
Leaves from Madison & United Center (1900 W) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    United Center
    1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State & Washington (South)
    ID 1425
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Archer & Neva Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    State & Roosevelt (South)
    ID 2376
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Shedd Aquarium
    Walk to
    Shedd Aquarium
    1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from United Center to Shedd Aquarium?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from United Center to Shedd Aquarium?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 62.

  • Is there a direct bus between United Center and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from United Center to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The 20 bus line goes from Washington & State (East) station near United Center to Washington & State (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Shedd Aquarium station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between United Center and Shedd Aquarium in Chicago by bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near United Center to get to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Washington & State (East) stop near United Center in Chicago.

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

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

  • When is the first Chicago 'L' from United Center to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The first Chicago 'L' from United Center to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Green Line. It leaves the Ashland-Lake station at 6:23 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from United Center to Shedd Aquarium?

    The ride from United Center to Shedd Aquarium costs $2.25.

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