How to get from Shedd Aquarium to Waukegan by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Shedd Aquarium to Waukegan in Waukegan, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 12 bus from Roosevelt & Michigan (West) station to Roosevelt & Racine (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

157min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 12
12
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Roosevelt & Michigan (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roosevelt & Michigan (West)
    ID 17084
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roosevelt & Racine (West)
    ID 336
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Racine & Roosevelt (North)
    ID 15404
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Washington & State (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    North Jackson Street
    1.15 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Shedd Aquarium to Waukegan in Waukegan, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Roosevelt station to Washington/Wells station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

143min$9.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Roosevelt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    North Jackson Street
    1.15 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shedd Aquarium to Waukegan

The distance between Shedd Aquarium, Waukegan and Waukegan, Waukegan is approximately 41.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shedd Aquarium to Waukegan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waukegan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium is located at 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA, Waukegan and the nearest public transit station is Van Buren St..

Chicago 'L' stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

  • Roosevelt
  • Harrison

Train stations close to Shedd Aquarium:

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

Waukegan is located at North Jackson Street, Waukegan and the nearest public transit station is Jackson/Oak Crest.

Train stations close to Waukegan:

  • Waukegan
  • North Chicago

Bus stations close to Waukegan:

  • Jackson/Oak Crest
  • Jackson/Clayton
  • Jackson/Rogers

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Shedd Aquarium to Waukegan in Waukegan, take the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' from Roosevelt station to Washington/Wells station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Waukegan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $9.25.

143min$9.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Waukegan
Leaves from Roosevelt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Roosevelt
    0.71 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #303| Kenosha
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waukegan
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waukegan
    Walk to
    Waukegan
    North Jackson Street
    1.15 mi • 24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line 60, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shedd Aquarium and Waukegan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shedd Aquarium to Waukegan?

    The 12 bus line goes from Roosevelt & Michigan (West) station near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago to Central & Harrison Terminal (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Central & Harrison Terminal (North) station near Waukegan in Waukegan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shedd Aquarium to Waukegan by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and Waukegan in Waukegan by bus and train is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shedd Aquarium to get to Waukegan?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Roosevelt & Michigan (West) stop near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Shedd Aquarium and Waukegan?

    Get off the bus at the Central & Harrison Terminal (North) station, which is closest to Waukegan in Waukegan.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Shedd Aquarium to Waukegan?

    The ride from Shedd Aquarium to Waukegan costs $9.00.

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