How long does it take from Addison to Lake by metro?

The journey from Addison to Lake takes approximately 36 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 15.39 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Addison to Lake?

The token fare from Addison to Lake 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 Addison for Lake?

At Addison, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Adams/Wabash. Look for the electronic board showing "Adams/Wabash".

What is the last train from Addison to Lake?

The last train from Addison towards Adams/Wabash departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lake back towards Addison departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Addison to Lake?

There are 6 stops between Addison and Lake on the Brown Line. The stations are: Addison, Belmont.

Addison To Lake

ShortestShortest Route

Addison

Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Adams/Wabash

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

Belmont

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.64 km

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

interchange Belmont — 5 min

Platform 3 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Howard

+5 min

Belmont

brown interchange

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Howard

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

Fullerton

brown interchange

+5.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Clark/Division

+11 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Chicago

+16.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Grand

+22 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Lake

green interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground13.75 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

36 min

Total time

stops

15.39 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Addison	05:00	23:00	Towards Adams/Wabash
Lake	04:00	01:00	Towards Addison

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

2.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.95 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~62 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹102

Auto

₹214

Cab

₹388

Estimates for 15.39 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Brown Line

Departure station

Addison

underground

Addison, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Lake

underground

Lake, Chicago, United States

Weekdays: 04:00 – 01:00(Sundays from 04:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Lake exit 1· The Loop♿

Lake exit 2· The Loop♿

Lake exit 3· The Loop♿

Lake exit 4· The Loop♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access