How long does it take from Illinois Medical District to Addison by metro?

The journey from Illinois Medical District to Addison takes approximately 51 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 17.92 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Illinois Medical District to Addison?

The token fare from Illinois Medical District to Addison 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 Illinois Medical District for Addison?

At Illinois Medical District, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards O'Hare. Look for the electronic board showing "O'Hare".

What is the last train from Illinois Medical District to Addison?

The last train from Illinois Medical District towards O'Hare departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Addison back towards Illinois Medical District departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Illinois Medical District to Addison?

There are 7 stops between Illinois Medical District and Addison on the Blue Line. The stations are: Illinois Medical District, UIC–Halsted, Jackson.

Illinois Medical District To Addison

ShortestShortest Route

Illinois Medical District

Platform 2·underground·Blue LineTowards O'Hare

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

UIC–Halsted

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Jackson

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.82 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

Halsted

+3.95 min

3.95 min · 1.9 km

35th/Archer

+7.92 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Western

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.72 km

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

interchange Western — 5 min

Platform 2 · Brown Line ·Platform 1 Towards Adams/Wabash

+5 min

Western

Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Adams/Wabash

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

Addison

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.63 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

17.92 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Illinois Medical District	05:00	23:00	Towards O'Hare
Addison	05:00	23:00	Towards Illinois Medical District

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

2.42 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.11 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~72 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹118

Auto

₹246

Cab

₹444

Estimates for 17.92 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Blue Line

Departure station

Illinois Medical District

underground

Illinois Medical District, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Addison

underground

Addison, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines