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

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 36 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

36min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 146
146
Walk to Water Tower Place
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 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 146146
    Wait for bus
    146
    Foster & Broadway (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    ID 1127
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Water Tower Place
    Walk to
    Water Tower Place
    835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 36 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

36min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 151
151
Walk to Water Tower Place
Leaves from Museum Campus/11th St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    850 yd • 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 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    ID 1127
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Water Tower Place
    Walk to
    Water Tower Place
    835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place

The distance between Shedd Aquarium, Chicago and Water Tower Place, Chicago is approximately 3.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 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 – 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 Michigan & Delaware (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Water Tower Place:

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

Bus stations close to Water Tower Place:

  • Michigan & Delaware (South)
  • Michigan & Chestnut (North)
  • Michigan Ave & Superior St

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 36 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

36min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - MEME
Bus - 151
151
Walk to Water Tower Place
Leaves from Museum Campus/11th St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Museum Campus/11th St.
    850 yd • 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 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Chestnut (North)
    ID 1127
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Water Tower Place
    Walk to
    Water Tower Place
    835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
    180 yd • 3 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 36 minutes, using Bus line 146.

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

    The alternative route takes 36 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 36 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 36 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 last bus from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago?

    The last bus from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago is the Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express line. It leaves the Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West) stop at 2:25 AM.

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

    The first Chicago 'L' from Shedd Aquarium to Water Tower Place in Chicago is Red Line. It leaves the Roosevelt station at 7:26 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.

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