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

The journey from Forest Park to LaSalle/Van Buren takes approximately 46 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 18.3 km across 6 stops.

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

The token fare from Forest Park 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 Forest Park for LaSalle/Van Buren?

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 LaSalle/Van Buren?

The last train from Forest Park towards O'Hare departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from LaSalle/Van Buren back towards Forest Park departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Forest Park to LaSalle/Van Buren?

There are 6 stops between Forest Park and LaSalle/Van Buren on the Blue Line. The stations are: Forest Park, Illinois Medical District, UIC–Halsted, Jackson.

Forest Park To LaSalle/Van Buren

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

Roosevelt

green interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.75 km

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

interchange Roosevelt — 5 min

Platform 1 · Orange Line ·Platform 5 Towards Midway

+5 min

Roosevelt

red interchangegreen interchange

Platform 5·underground·Orange LineTowards Midway

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

Harold Washington Library

+3.97 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

LaSalle/Van Buren

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.82 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

46 min

Total time

stops

18.3 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Forest Park	04:00	01:00	Towards O'Hare
LaSalle/Van Buren	05:00	23:00	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

2.47 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.13 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~73 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹120

Auto

₹250

Cab

₹452

Estimates for 18.3 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

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