Shedd Aquarium Pass and Benefits

Confused about Shedd’s ticket price info and benefits?

Shedd Aquarium offers four types of admissions passes that you can purchase, which include:

-Shedd Pass: costs $28.95 for adults and $19.95 for children
-Shedd Pass Plus: costs $32.95 for adults and $23.95 for children
-Total Experience Pass: costs $34.95 for adults and $23.95 for children
-Shedd VIP Ticket: costs $29 for both adults and children

Benefits of each Pass

-Shedd Pass: includes access to all of Shedd’s exhibits only

-Shedd Pass Plus: includes access to all of Shedd’s exhibits plus access to a 4-D Experince.

-Total Experience Pass: includes access to all of Shedd’s exhibits plus access to a 4-D and a ticket to Shedd's aquatic show.

-Shedd VIP Ticket: seems like a bargain as it allows you access to all of Shedd’s exhibits without having to wait in line. However, the Shedd VIP Ticket doesn’t include a 4-D Experience nor Shedd's aquatic show.

Basically, all three passes above offer access to all of Shedd’s exhibits, although the Total Experience Pass includes the 4-D Experience and a ticket to Shedd's aquatic show.

Alternative Passes

Besides the Shedd Aquarium passes, you can purchase the unlimited pass called the Go Chicago Card and the Chicago CityPass.

The Go Chicago Card one-day pass costs $66.99 for adults and $44.99 for children, and gives you access to over 25 of Chicago’s top attractions including the Shedd Aquarium.

The Chicago CityPass gives you VIP access to the Shedd Aquarium as well as to five of Chicago’s top attractions.

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