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

The journey from Clark/Lake to LaSalle/Van Buren takes approximately 12 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 5.73 km across 3 stops.

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

The token fare from Clark/Lake 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 Clark/Lake for LaSalle/Van Buren?

At Clark/Lake, board from Platform 7 (underground station). The train runs Towards Midway. Look for the electronic board showing "Midway".

What is the last train from Clark/Lake to LaSalle/Van Buren?

The last train from Clark/Lake towards Midway departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from LaSalle/Van Buren back towards Clark/Lake departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Clark/Lake to LaSalle/Van Buren?

There are 3 stops between Clark/Lake and LaSalle/Van Buren on the Orange Line. The stations are: Clark/Lake, State/Lake, Adams/Wabash, LaSalle/Van Buren.

Clark/Lake To LaSalle/Van Buren

ShortestShortest Route

Clark/Lake

blue interchangebrown interchangegreen interchange

Platform 7·underground·Orange LineTowards Midway

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

State/Lake

brown interchangegreen interchange

+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

12 min

Total time

stops

5.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Clark/Lake	04:00	01:00	Towards Midway
LaSalle/Van Buren	05:00	23:00	Towards Clark/Lake

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

0.77 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

₹98

Cab

₹176

Estimates for 5.73 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Orange Line

Departure station

Clark/Lake

underground

Clark/Lake, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Clark/Lake exit 1· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 2· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 3· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 4· The Loop♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

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