How long does it take from Ashland/63rd to Merchandise Mart by metro?

The journey from Ashland/63rd to Merchandise Mart takes approximately 44 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 19.46 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ashland/63rd to Merchandise Mart?

The token fare from Ashland/63rd to Merchandise Mart 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 Ashland/63rd for Merchandise Mart?

At Ashland/63rd, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Harlem/Lake. Look for the electronic board showing "Harlem/Lake".

What is the last train from Ashland/63rd to Merchandise Mart?

The last train from Ashland/63rd towards Harlem/Lake departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Merchandise Mart back towards Ashland/63rd departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Ashland/63rd to Merchandise Mart?

There are 8 stops between Ashland/63rd and Merchandise Mart on the Green Line. The stations are: Ashland/63rd, Garfield, 35th–Bronzeville–IIT, Cermak–McCormick Place, Roosevelt, Adams/Wabash.

Ashland/63rd To Merchandise Mart

ShortestShortest Route

Ashland/63rd

Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Harlem/Lake

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

Garfield

+5.79 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

35th–Bronzeville–IIT

+11.58 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Cermak–McCormick Place

+17.37 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Roosevelt

red interchangeorange interchange

+23.16 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Adams/Wabash

Arrive Platform 3·underground14.55 km

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

interchange Adams/Wabash — 5 min

Platform 3 · Brown Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kimball

+5 min

Adams/Wabash

Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

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

State/Lake

green interchangeorange interchange

+3.48 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Clark/Lake

blue interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

+6.94 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Merchandise Mart

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.91 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

19.46 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Ashland/63rd	04:00	01:00	Towards Harlem/Lake
Merchandise Mart	05:00	23:00	Towards Ashland/63rd

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

2.63 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.21 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~78 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹126

Auto

₹264

Cab

₹478

Estimates for 19.46 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Green Line

Departure station

Ashland/63rd

underground

Ashland/63rd, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Ashland/63rd exit 1· Ashland/63rd area♿

Ashland/63rd exit 2· Ashland/63rd area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Merchandise Mart

underground

Merchandise Mart, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines