Discover the Wonders of Shedd Aquarium: A Chicago Treasure

Getting There

• Public Transit

  To get to Shedd Aquarium from downtown Gary, take the South Shore Line train from the Gary Metro Center station towards Chicago Millennium Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour. Once you arrive at Millennium Station, exit the train and head towards the underground pedestrian walkway that connects to the street level. From there, walk east on East Randolph Street until you reach the intersection with South Lake Shore Drive. Turn left on South Lake Shore Drive and continue walking south for about 1 mile until you reach 1200 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, where the Shedd Aquarium is located.

• Bus

  From Gary, take the Gary Public Transportation Corporation bus route 5 to the Gary Metro Center. Once at the Metro Center, board the South Shore Line train to Chicago Millennium Station. After disembarking at Millennium Station, follow the pedestrian walkway to the street level, then walk east along East Randolph Street. At the intersection with South Lake Shore Drive, turn left and walk south for about 1 mile to reach Shedd Aquarium at 1200 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can call a taxi or use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft from your location in Gary. Provide the driver with the address '1200 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60605'. The drive will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic conditions, but please note that this option can be more expensive than public transit.