Go to a major interstate motor park in Ilorin. Recommended parks include Kwara Express Terminal (along Unity Road), GIGM (God is Good Motors) booking office (various locations like Muritala Mohammed Way), or Young Shall Grow Motors (Gerin Alimi area).

Purchase a ticket for Shendam. Book in advance if possible, especially during festive seasons or public holidays. Confirm your luggage allowance; excess luggage may incur additional charges. Depart in a comfortable air-conditioned bus (usually a Hiace commuter bus or a larger luxury coach).

The journey begins, departing left on an unnamed road, then right on Emir Road. You will then turn left on A14, then left on Sobi Road, merging slightly left onto Jebba Road. Continue on A124, passing through towns like Jebba and Mokwa. Expect a rest stop around Bida or before Abuja for refreshments and stretching.

Continue on A124 and merge slightly left onto Abuja-Kaduna Highway briefly, then take an off-ramp right onto Murtala Mohammed Expressway. You will navigate through Abuja, following Murtala Mohammed Expressway, Yakubu Gowon Crescent, and then joining the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. This section can have security checkpoints. Your bus might make a brief stop at a major terminal in Abuja (like Utako or Jabi) for passenger drop-offs/pick-ups.

Exit Abuja via the Abuja-Keffi Expressway, passing through Keffi. You will then join A234, and subsequently A3, heading towards Lafia. The road quality on A3 is generally fair to good. Expect more security checkpoints along this route, especially as you cross state borders.

From Lafia, you will turn left onto an unnamed road, then right on another unnamed road, and then left onto Lafia to Shendam Road. Continue until you reach Shendam. The bus will typically drop passengers at a central motor park or a designated bus stop within Shendam.

Upon arrival in Shendam, you can find local transport options like 'Keke Napep' (tricycles) or 'Okada' (motorbikes) to reach your final destination within the town.