How long does it take from Damen to Lake by metro?

The journey from Damen to Lake takes approximately 41 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 18.38 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Damen to Lake?

The token fare from Damen to Lake 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 Damen for Lake?

At Damen, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Forest Park. Look for the electronic board showing "Forest Park".

What is the last train from Damen to Lake?

The last train from Damen towards Forest Park departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lake back towards Damen departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Damen to Lake?

There are 5 stops between Damen and Lake on the Blue Line. The stations are: Damen, Division, Clark/Lake, Washington, Jackson.

Damen To Lake

ShortestShortest Route

Damen

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Forest Park

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

Division

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Clark/Lake

brown interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

+15.2 min

7.59 min · 3.9 km

Washington

+22.81 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Jackson

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground15.63 km

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

interchange Jackson — 5 min

Platform 3 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Howard

+5 min

Jackson

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Howard

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

Lake

green interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.75 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

41 min

Total time

stops

18.38 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Damen	05:00	23:00	Towards Forest Park
Lake	04:00	01:00	Towards Damen

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

2.48 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.14 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~74 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹120

Auto

₹250

Cab

₹454

Estimates for 18.38 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Blue Line

Departure station

Damen

underground

Damen, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Lake

underground

Lake, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Lake exit 1· The Loop♿

Lake exit 2· The Loop♿

Lake exit 3· The Loop♿

Lake exit 4· The Loop♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access