How long does it take from Howard to State/Lake by metro?

The journey from Howard to State/Lake takes approximately 48 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 21.41 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Howard to State/Lake?

The token fare from Howard to State/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 Howard for State/Lake?

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 State/Lake?

The last train from Howard towards Howard departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from State/Lake back towards Howard departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Howard to State/Lake?

There are 9 stops between Howard and State/Lake on the Red Line. The stations are: Howard, Loyola, Wilson, Belmont, Fullerton, Clark/Division, Chicago.

Howard To State/Lake

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

+6.96 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

State/Lake

green interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.91 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

48 min

Total time

stops

21.41 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Howard	04:00	01:00	Towards Howard
State/Lake	04:00	01:00	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

2.89 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.33 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~86 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹138

Auto

₹286

Cab

₹522

Estimates for 21.41 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

State/Lake

underground

State/Lake, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

State/Lake exit 1· State/Lake area♿

State/Lake exit 2· State/Lake area♿

State/Lake exit 3· State/Lake area♿

State/Lake exit 4· State/Lake area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access