How long does it take from 35th/Archer to Illinois Medical District by metro?

The journey from 35th/Archer to Illinois Medical District takes approximately 39 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 14.38 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from 35th/Archer to Illinois Medical District?

The token fare from 35th/Archer to Illinois Medical District is ₹2.5. With a smart card the fare is ₹2.5 (save ₹0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹2.5.

Which platform at 35th/Archer for Illinois Medical District?

At 35th/Archer, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Clark/Lake. Look for the electronic board showing "Clark/Lake".

What is the last train from 35th/Archer to Illinois Medical District?

The last train from 35th/Archer towards Clark/Lake departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Illinois Medical District back towards 35th/Archer departs at 01:00.

How many stops from 35th/Archer to Illinois Medical District?

There are 5 stops between 35th/Archer and Illinois Medical District on the Orange Line. The stations are: 35th/Archer, Halsted, Roosevelt.

35th/Archer To Illinois Medical District

ShortestShortest Route

35th/Archer

Platform 1·underground·Orange LineTowards Clark/Lake

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Halsted

+3.97 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Roosevelt

red interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground3.81 km

First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00

interchange Roosevelt — 5 min

Platform 5 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Howard

+5 min

Roosevelt

green interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Howard

First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00Doors open: right

Jackson

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.75 km

First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00

interchange Jackson — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 3 Towards O'Hare

+5 min

Jackson

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Blue LineTowards O'Hare

First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00Doors open: right

UIC–Halsted

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Illinois Medical District

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.82 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

39 min

Total time

stops

14.38 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
35th/Archer	05:00	23:00	Towards Clark/Lake
Illinois Medical District	05:00	23:00	Towards 35th/Archer

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹2.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹2.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹2.5

Save ₹0 per ride

Use your Chicago "L" smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.94 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.89 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~58 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹96

Auto

₹202

Cab

₹366

Estimates for 14.38 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Orange Line

Departure station

35th/Archer

underground

35th/Archer, Chicago, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Illinois Medical District

underground

Illinois Medical District, Chicago, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines