How long does it take from Cermak–McCormick Place to Adams/Wabash by metro?

The journey from Cermak–McCormick Place to Adams/Wabash takes approximately 12 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 5.82 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Cermak–McCormick Place to Adams/Wabash?

The token fare from Cermak–McCormick Place to Adams/Wabash 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 Cermak–McCormick Place for Adams/Wabash?

At Cermak–McCormick Place, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Harlem/Lake. Look for the electronic board showing "Harlem/Lake".

What is the last train from Cermak–McCormick Place to Adams/Wabash?

The last train from Cermak–McCormick Place towards Harlem/Lake departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Adams/Wabash back towards Cermak–McCormick Place departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Cermak–McCormick Place to Adams/Wabash?

There are 2 stops between Cermak–McCormick Place and Adams/Wabash on the Green Line. The stations are: Cermak–McCormick Place, Roosevelt, Adams/Wabash.

Cermak–McCormick Place To Adams/Wabash

ShortestShortest Route

Cermak–McCormick Place

Platform 2·underground·Green LineTowards Harlem/Lake

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

Roosevelt

red interchangeorange interchange

+5.79 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Adams/Wabash

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.82 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

12 min

Total time

stops

5.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Cermak–McCormick Place	05:00	23:00	Towards Harlem/Lake
Adams/Wabash	04:00	01:00	Towards Cermak–McCormick Place

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

0.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.36 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~23 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹44

Auto

₹100

Cab

₹178

Estimates for 5.82 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Green Line

Departure station

Cermak–McCormick Place

underground

Cermak–McCormick Place, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Adams/Wabash

underground

Adams/Wabash, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Adams/Wabash exit 1· Art Institute♿

Adams/Wabash exit 2· Art Institute♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines