Shedd Aquarium is one of the world's largest indoor aquariums, housing around 32,000 creatures. While you're here, you can feel stingrays float beneath your fingers, listen to sea lions bark and learn all about a variety of turtles. A visit to Shedd Aquarium will lead you through a cornucopia of habitats, where you'll find additional animals like penguins, piranhas, sharks and beluga whales. Or, for an additional fee, you can participate in specialty experiences like animal encounters, feeding experiences and virtual reality.

Past visitors say a stop to Shedd Aquarium is a must, especially if you're traveling with kids. Reviewers say you could easily spend all day here, and advise setting aside at least three hours to make the most of your visit. Some complain of a confusing layout, while others gush over the views of Lake Michigan as seen from the aquarium's windows.

Purchasing advance timed tickets is required; the earlier you purchase tickets, the cheaper they will be. General admission includes all of the aquarium's habitats, animal presentations and exhibits, including seasonal and special exhibits. Prices are pegged to where one lives, with adult Chicago residents paying around $20 (or $14.95 for children 3 to 11). For non-residents, tickets run around $40 for adults and $30 for children. Travelers with a Chicago CityPASS or a Go City Chicago Card receive a complimentary Shedd Pass; all ticket holders will have access to restrooms, a gift shop and three cafes. You'll find the Shedd Aquarium in the Museum Campus portion of Grant Park sandwiched between The Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium. You can get there by taking the Green, Orange or Red L lines to Roosevelt station or by taking the No. 130 or 146 bus to the Solidarity Drive & Aquarium bus stop. A parking garage is also located on the Museum Campus. You'll likely also pass by the aquarium if you choose to sign up for one of Chicago's best Segway tours. The aquarium is open daily between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., except on weekdays in the fall and winter when the property closes at 5 p.m. Some days the aquarium stays open late, so it's advised that you check its weekly calendar. For more information, visit the Shedd Aquarium website.

Shedd Aquarium is one of the world's largest indoor aquariums, housing around 32,000 creatures. While you're here, you can feel stingrays float beneath your fingers, listen to sea lions bark and learn all about a variety of turtles. A visit to Shedd Aquarium will lead you through a cornucopia of habitats, where you'll find additional animals like penguins, piranhas, sharks and beluga whales. Or, for an additional fee, you can participate in specialty experiences like animal encounters, feeding experiences and virtual reality. Past visitors say a stop to Shedd Aquarium is a must, especially if you're traveling with kids. Reviewers say you could easily spend all day here, and advise setting aside at least three hours to make the most of your visit. Some complain of a confusing layout, while others gush over the views of Lake Michigan as seen from the aquarium's windows. Purchasing advance timed tickets is required; the earlier you purchase tickets, the cheaper they will be. General admission includes all of the aquarium's habitats, animal presentations and exhibits, including seasonal and special exhibits. Prices are pegged to where one lives, with adult Chicago residents paying around $20 (or $14.95 for children 3 to 11). For non-residents, tickets run around $40 for adults and $30 for children. Travelers with a Chicago CityPASS or a Go City Chicago Card receive a complimentary Shedd Pass; all ticket holders will have access to restrooms, a gift shop and three cafes. You'll find the Shedd Aquarium in the Museum Campus portion of Grant Park sandwiched between The Field Museum and the Adler Planetarium. You can get there by taking the Green, Orange or Red L lines to Roosevelt station or by taking the No. 130 or 146 bus to the Solidarity Drive & Aquarium bus stop. A parking garage is also located on the Museum Campus. You'll likely also pass by the aquarium if you choose to sign up for one of Chicago's best Segway tours. The aquarium is open daily between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., except on weekdays in the fall and winter when the property closes at 5 p.m. Some days the aquarium stays open late, so it's advised that you check its weekly calendar. For more information, visit the Shedd Aquarium website.