How long does it take from Chicago to LaSalle/Van Buren by metro?

The journey from Chicago to LaSalle/Van Buren takes approximately 24 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 9.01 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Chicago to LaSalle/Van Buren?

The token fare from Chicago to LaSalle/Van Buren 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 Chicago for LaSalle/Van Buren?

At Chicago, 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 Chicago to LaSalle/Van Buren?

The last train from Chicago towards Adams/Wabash departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from LaSalle/Van Buren back towards Chicago departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Chicago to LaSalle/Van Buren?

There are 5 stops between Chicago and LaSalle/Van Buren on the Brown Line. The stations are: Chicago, Merchandise Mart, Clark/Lake.

Chicago To LaSalle/Van Buren

ShortestShortest Route

Chicago

Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Adams/Wabash

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

Merchandise Mart

+3.48 min

3.48 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 · Orange Line ·Platform 7 Towards Midway

+5 min

Clark/Lake

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Platform 7·underground·Orange LineTowards Midway

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

State/Lake

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+3.97 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Adams/Wabash

+7.94 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

LaSalle/Van Buren

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.73 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

24 min

Total time

stops

9.01 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Chicago	05:00	23:00	Towards Adams/Wabash
LaSalle/Van Buren	05:00	23:00	Towards Chicago

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

1.22 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

₹138

Cab

₹248

Estimates for 9.01 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Brown Line

Departure station

Chicago

underground

Chicago, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

LaSalle/Van Buren

underground

LaSalle/Van Buren, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines