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

The journey from Addison to State/Lake takes approximately 37 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 13.16 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Addison to State/Lake?

The token fare from Addison to State/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 State/Lake?

At Addison, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Kimball. Look for the electronic board showing "Kimball".

What is the last train from Addison to State/Lake?

The last train from Addison towards Kimball departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from State/Lake back towards Addison departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Addison to State/Lake?

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

Addison To State/Lake

ShortestShortest Route

Addison

Platform 2·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

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

Western

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.63 km

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

interchange Western — 5 min

Platform 2 · Orange Line ·Platform 1 Towards Clark/Lake

+5 min

Western

Platform 1·underground·Orange LineTowards Clark/Lake

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

35th/Archer

+3.97 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Halsted

+7.94 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Roosevelt

red interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground5.72 km

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

interchange Roosevelt — 5 min

Platform 5 · Green Line ·Platform 3 Towards Harlem/Lake

+5 min

Roosevelt

red interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Green LineTowards Harlem/Lake

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

Adams/Wabash

+5.79 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

State/Lake

brown interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.81 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

37 min

Total time

stops

13.16 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Addison	05:00	23:00	Towards Kimball
State/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

1.78 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.82 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~53 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹88

Auto

₹188

Cab

₹340

Estimates for 13.16 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

State/Lake

underground

State/Lake, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

State/Lake exit 1· State/Lake area♿

State/Lake exit 2· State/Lake area♿

State/Lake exit 3· State/Lake area♿

State/Lake exit 4· State/Lake area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access