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Bus stations near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

  • Indiana & 13th Street (South),2 min walk,
  • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West),3 min walk,
  • Michigan & Roosevelt (North),4 min walk,
  • 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North),9 min walk,
  • 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (South),13 min walk,

Chicago 'L' stations near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

  • Roosevelt,6 min walk,

Train stations near Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

  • Museum Campus/11th St.,8 min walk,

Bus lines to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

  • 12,Indiana & 15th Place (South),
  • 146,Marine Drive & Wilson (North),
  • 1,Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South),
  • 3,Fairbanks & Huron (South),
  • 4,State & Washington (North),
  • X4,Columbus & Randolph (North),
  • 18,Roosevelt Orange/Red/Green Line Station (West),
  • 6,79th Street & Lake Shore Drive (West),
  • J14,Madison & Jefferson (West),
  • 26,Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe (East),
  • 28,Olive-Harvey College (West),
  • 2,Midway Plaisance & Cottage Grove (East),
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Shedd Aquarium?

    The closest stations to Shedd Aquarium are:

    • Indiana & 13th Street (South) is 72 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Solidarity Drive & Aquarium (West) is 133 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Michigan & Roosevelt (North) is 299 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Roosevelt is 465 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Museum Campus/11th St. is 592 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (North) is 721 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • 1100 S Columbus (Pedestrian Underpass) (South) is 1064 yards away, 13 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Shedd Aquarium?

    These Bus lines stop near Shedd Aquarium: 12, 22, 4

  • Which Train lines stop near Shedd Aquarium?

    These Train lines stop near Shedd Aquarium: ME, UP-N, UP-NW

  • Which Chicago 'L' lines stop near Shedd Aquarium?

    These Chicago 'L' lines stop near Shedd Aquarium: GREEN LINE, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest Chicago 'L' station to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The nearest Chicago 'L' station to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Roosevelt. It’s a 6 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The nearest train station to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Museum Campus/11th St.. It’s a 8 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The nearest bus stop to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago is Indiana & 13th Street (South). It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Chicago 'L' to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the first Chicago 'L' that goes to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:09 AM.

  • What time is the last Chicago 'L' to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The RED LINE is the last Chicago 'L' that goes to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:25 AM.

  • What time is the first Train to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The ME is the first Train that goes to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 4:52 AM.

  • What time is the last Train to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The ME is the last Train that goes to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 12:56 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The 4 is the first Bus that goes to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:20 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?

    The 4 is the last Bus that goes to Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. It stops nearby at 3:21 AM.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Shedd Aquarium?

    The Bus fare to Shedd Aquarium costs about $2.25.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare to Shedd Aquarium?

    The Chicago 'L' fare to Shedd Aquarium costs about $2.50.

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Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
Shedd Aquarium, ChicagoShedd Aquarium (formally the John G. Shedd Aquarium) is an indoor public aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Opened on May 30, 1930, the 5 million US gal (19,000,000 l; 4,200,000 imp gal) aquarium was for some time the largest indoor facility in the world. Today it holds about 32,000 animals.Shedd Aquarium was the first inland aquarium with a permanent saltwater fish collection. It is located on Lake Michigan, on the Museum Campus Chicago, along with the Adler Planetarium and the Field Museum of Natural History. In 2015, the aquarium had 2.02 million visitors. It was the most visited aquarium in the U.S. in 2005, and in 2007, it surpassed the Field Museum as the most popular cultural attraction in Chicago. The aquarium contains 1,500 species, including fish, marine mammals, birds, snakes, amphibians, and insects. The aquarium received awards for "best exhibit" from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for Seahorse Symphony in 1999, Amazon Rising in 2001, and Wild Reef in 2004. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
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