The Best 10 Aquarium in Chicagoland, IL

Ranked by rating across 33,000 customer reviews. Updated November 2026.

  1. Shedd Aquarium

    1. Shedd Aquarium

    4.5 (33000 reviews)

    Huge aquarium on the Museum Campus right next to the Field Museum. Don't skip the Wild Reef shark tank. Book timed tickets ahead since slots sell out.