Shedd Aquarium: Tickets & City Pass Inclusion
2 - 3 h
Aquarium
Opened 1930
1200 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL, USA
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
$38.95
$19.95 (Adult, Chicago resident, fixed)
Check the official site for current daily hours.
Advance reservation strongly recommended; dynamic pricing rewards early, non-peak booking.
One of the world's largest indoor aquariums, with exhibits including the Caribbean Reef, Amazon Rising, and beluga whales/dolphins in the Abbott Oceanarium.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, non-resident (from) | $38.95 | Advance booking recommended | |
| Adult, Chicago resident | $19.95 | Fixed price, every day | |
| With Chicago CityPASS | Included (fixed, +4-D Experience) | Guaranteed, no choice needed | |
| With Go City Chicago | Included | Confirmed on Go City's attraction list |
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Ticket Options
$38.95
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Shedd Aquarium is one of the world's largest indoor aquariums, on Chicago's Museum Campus lakefront. Exhibits include the Caribbean Reef, Amazon Rising, and beluga whales and dolphins in the Abbott Oceanarium.
What to See: Top Highlights
Abbott Oceanarium
Home to beluga whales, dolphins, and sea otters, with a Lake Michigan backdrop.
Caribbean Reef
A 90,000-gallon coral reef habitat, one of the aquarium's original 1930s exhibits.
Amazon Rising
A rainforest exhibit tracing the Amazon's seasonal flood cycle, with piranhas and anacondas.
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Is This Covered by a Chicago Pass?
Compare Chicago PassesYes on both. Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago CityPASS's 2 guaranteed fixed attractions (with a bonus 4-D Experience included) and is also confirmed on Go City Chicago's All-Inclusive Pass attraction list.
Chicago CityPASS
Included. One of 2 fixed attractions — includes General Admission plus a 4-D Experience.
Go City Chicago — All-Inclusive Pass
Included. Confirmed on Go City's own published Chicago attractions list.
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