Chicago To Ashland
ShortestShortest Route
Chicago
Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Adams/Wabash
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Merchandise Mart
+3.48 min3.48 min · 1.64 km
Clark/Lake
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Arrive Platform 3·underground3.28 km
First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00
interchange Clark/Lake — 5 min
Platform 3 · Green Line ·Platform 5 Towards Harlem/Lake
Clark/Lake
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Platform 5·underground·Green LineTowards Harlem/Lake
First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00Doors open: right
Clinton
+5.79 min5.79 min · 2.91 km
Ashland
Arrive Platform 2·underground5.82 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
24 min
Total time
4
stops
9.1 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Ashland | 05:00 | 23:00 |
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 guideTravel green
1.23 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.56 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~36 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹2.5
Bike
₹64
Auto
₹140
Cab
₹250
Estimates for 9.1 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
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Departure station
Chicago
Chicago, Chicago, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines
Arrival station
Ashland
Ashland, Chicago, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines