How long does it take from Howard to Cermak–McCormick Place by metro?

The journey from Howard to Cermak–McCormick Place takes approximately 56 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 20.15 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Howard to Cermak–McCormick Place?

The token fare from Howard to Cermak–McCormick Place 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 Howard for Cermak–McCormick Place?

At Howard, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Howard. Look for the electronic board showing "Howard".

What is the last train from Howard to Cermak–McCormick Place?

The last train from Howard towards Howard departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cermak–McCormick Place back towards Howard departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Howard to Cermak–McCormick Place?

There are 9 stops between Howard and Cermak–McCormick Place on the Red Line. The stations are: Howard, Loyola, Wilson, Belmont.

Howard To Cermak–McCormick Place

ShortestShortest Route

Howard

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Howard

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

Loyola

+5.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Wilson

+11 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Belmont

brown interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.25 km

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

interchange Belmont — 5 min

Platform 1 · Brown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Kimball

+5 min

Belmont

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

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

Addison

+3.48 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Western

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.27 km

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

interchange Western — 5 min

Platform 2 · Orange Line ·Platform 1 Towards Clark/Lake

+5 min

Western

Platform 1·underground·Orange LineTowards Clark/Lake

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

35th/Archer

+3.97 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Halsted

+7.94 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Roosevelt

red interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground5.72 km

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

interchange Roosevelt — 5 min

Platform 5 · Green Line ·Platform 3 Towards Harlem/Lake

+5 min

Roosevelt

red interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Green LineTowards Harlem/Lake

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

Cermak–McCormick Place

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.91 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

56 min

Total time

stops

20.15 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Howard	04:00	01:00	Towards Howard
Cermak–McCormick Place	05:00	23:00	Towards Howard

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

2.72 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.25 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~81 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹130

Auto

₹272

Cab

₹494

Estimates for 20.15 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Red Line

Departure station

Howard

underground

Howard, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Howard exit 1· Howard area♿

Howard exit 2· Howard area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Cermak–McCormick Place

underground

Cermak–McCormick Place, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines