How long does it take from Howard to Oak Park by metro?

The journey from Howard to Oak Park takes approximately 67 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 28.51 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Howard to Oak Park?

The token fare from Howard to Oak Park 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 Oak Park?

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 Oak Park?

The last train from Howard towards Howard departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Oak Park back towards Howard departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Howard to Oak Park?

There are 11 stops between Howard and Oak Park on the Red Line. The stations are: Howard, Loyola, Wilson, Belmont, Fullerton, Clark/Division, Chicago.

Howard To Oak Park

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

Fullerton

brown interchange

+22 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Clark/Division

+27.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Chicago

Arrive Platform 1·underground16.5 km

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

interchange Chicago — 5 min

Platform 1 · Brown Line ·Platform 1 Towards Adams/Wabash

+5 min

Chicago

Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Adams/Wabash

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

Merchandise Mart

+3.48 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Clark/Lake

blue interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.28 km

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

interchange Clark/Lake — 5 min

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

+5 min

Clark/Lake

blue interchangebrown interchangeorange interchange

Platform 5·underground·Green LineTowards Harlem/Lake

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

Clinton

+5.79 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Ashland

+11.58 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Oak Park

Arrive Platform 2·underground8.73 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

67 min

Total time

stops

28.51 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Howard	04:00	01:00	Towards Howard
Oak Park	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

3.85 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.77 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~114 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹182

Auto

₹372

Cab

₹678

Estimates for 28.51 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

Oak Park

underground

Oak Park, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines