There are 4 ways to get from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Addison-Red to RooseveltRed Line
35 min$2–5Line 146 bus
- Take the bus from Lake Shore & Addison to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium146
1h 1m$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium6.9 mi
12 min$20–25Drive 6.9 mi
- Drive from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium6.9 mi
12 min$2
Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $20 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lake Shore & Addison and arriving at Solidarity Drive & Aquarium. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Addison-Red and arriving at Roosevelt. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Addison Station (CTA Red Line) and Shedd Aquarium is 7 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.
The best way to get from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium without a car is to subway which takes 35 min and costs $2 - $5.
The subway from Addison-Red to Roosevelt takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Lake Shore & Addison station.
Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Addison-Red station.
Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Solidarity Drive & Aquarium station.
What companies run services between Addison Station (CTA Red Line), IL, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Addison-Red to Roosevelt every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Lake Shore & Addison to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min.
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- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Addison-Red to Roosevelt
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Lake Shore & Addison to Solidarity Drive & Aquarium
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $20–25
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Roosevelt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Addison Station (CTA Red Line) to Shedd Aquarium.
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