Skip to main content

How to get from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place by bus?

From Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place by bus

Take one direct bus from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago: take the 146 bus from Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West) station to Michigan & Chestnut (North) 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 - 146
146
Leaves from Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West)
    ID 4595
    180 ydĀ ā€¢Ā 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Foster & Broadway (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    ID 1127
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place by bus and train

To get from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago, take the ME train from Museum Campus/11th St. station to Millennium Station station. Next, take the 151 bus from Michigan & Randolph (North) station to Michigan & Chestnut (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

34min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 151
151
Leaves from Museum Campus/11th St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    850 ydĀ ā€¢Ā 11 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #310| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    30 ydĀ ā€¢Ā 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    ID 1127
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app
Public transit directions from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place
The distance between Shedd Aquarium, Chicago and Water Tower Place, Chicago is approximately 3.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago ā€“ you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium is located at Service Road Shedd Acquarium, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Harrison
  • Roosevelt

Train stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

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

Bus stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West)
  • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (East)
  • Soldier Field & Field Museum (West)
Public transit stations close to Water Tower Place, Chicago

Water Tower Place is located at 835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Water Tower Place:

  • Chicago (Brown/Purple)
  • Grand-Red
  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)

Bus stations close to Water Tower Place:

  • Chestnut & Mies Van Der Rohe (West)
  • Chicago & Michigan (East)
  • Chicago & Michigan (West)

From Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place by bus and train

To get from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago, take the ME train from Museum Campus/11th St. station to Millennium Station station. Next, take the 151 bus from Michigan & Randolph (North) station to Michigan & Chestnut (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

34min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 151
151
Leaves from Museum Campus/11th St.
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    850 ydĀ ā€¢Ā 11 min
  • 2
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #310| Millennium Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    30 ydĀ ā€¢Ā 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    ID 1127
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 146.

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

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

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago in 34 min.

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

    The 146 bus line goes from Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West) station near Shedd Aquarium to Foster & Broadway (West) station near Water Tower Place in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Shedd Aquarium and Water Tower Place in Chicago by bus is about 34 min.

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

    Get on the 146 bus from the Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West) stop near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Foster & Broadway (West) stop, which is closest to Water Tower Place in Chicago.

  • When is the first bus from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The first bus from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago is Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express. It leaves the Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West) stop at 3:13 AM.

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

    The first train from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago is Metra Electric. It leaves the Museum Campus/11th St. station at 7:41 PM.

  • When is the last Chicago 'L' from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The last Chicago 'L' from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago is the Red Line line. It leaves the Roosevelt station at 10:41 PM.

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

    The ride from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place costs $2.25.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More