How long does it take from Forest Park to Lake by metro?

The journey from Forest Park to Lake takes approximately 33 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 14.48 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Forest Park to Lake?

The token fare from Forest Park 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 Forest Park for Lake?

At Forest Park, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards O'Hare. Look for the electronic board showing "O'Hare".

What is the last train from Forest Park to Lake?

The last train from Forest Park towards O'Hare departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lake back towards Forest Park departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Forest Park to Lake?

There are 4 stops between Forest Park and Lake on the Blue Line. The stations are: Forest Park, Illinois Medical District, UIC–Halsted, Jackson.

Forest Park To Lake

ShortestShortest Route

Forest Park

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards O'Hare

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

Illinois Medical District

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

UIC–Halsted

+15.22 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Jackson

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground11.73 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

33 min

Total time

stops

14.48 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Forest Park	04:00	01:00	Towards O'Hare
Lake	04:00	01:00	Towards Forest Park

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

1.95 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.90 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~58 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹96

Auto

₹204

Cab

₹368

Estimates for 14.48 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Blue Line

Departure station

Forest Park

underground

Forest Park, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Forest Park exit 1· Forest Park area♿

Forest Park exit 2· Forest Park area♿

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

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