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

The journey from Howard to LaSalle/Van Buren takes approximately 53 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 21.06 km across 10 stops.

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

The token fare from Howard 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 Howard for LaSalle/Van Buren?

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 LaSalle/Van Buren?

The last train from Howard towards Howard departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from LaSalle/Van Buren back towards Howard departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Howard to LaSalle/Van Buren?

There are 10 stops between Howard and LaSalle/Van Buren on the Red Line. The stations are: Howard, Loyola, Wilson, Belmont.

Howard To LaSalle/Van Buren

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

+11.89 min

3.95 min · 1.9 km

Harold Washington Library

+15.86 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

LaSalle/Van Buren

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.54 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

53 min

Total time

stops

21.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Howard	04:00	01:00	Towards Howard
LaSalle/Van Buren	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

2.84 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~84 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹136

Auto

₹282

Cab

₹514

Estimates for 21.06 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

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