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How to get fromNormal to Shedd Aquariumby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound) or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Normal to Shedd Aquarium by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2h 53m
    $20–55

  2. Bus, line 60 bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook MallbusPeoria line
    2. Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Washington & Statebus60
    5h 20m
    $53–69

  3. Drive 131.4 mi

    1. Drive from Normal to Shedd Aquariumcar131.4 mi
    2h 18m
    $24–35

  4. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBMI - ORD
    3h 51m
    $32–236

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0145S
    6h 17m
    $34–45

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Normal to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEC - ORD
    3h 35m
    $173–411

  7. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMI - ORD
    4h 29m
    $67–305

Normal to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $17–55 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Shedd Aquarium via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Cermak Rd & 54th Ave, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Washington & State, State & Washington, and Solidarity Drive & Aquarium in around 5h 20m.

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