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

The journey from Illinois Medical District to Ashland takes approximately 47 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 21.46 km across 6 stops.

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

The token fare from Illinois Medical District to Ashland 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 Ashland?

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 Ashland?

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

How many stops from Illinois Medical District to Ashland?

There are 6 stops between Illinois Medical District and Ashland on the Blue Line. The stations are: Illinois Medical District, UIC–Halsted, Jackson, Washington, Clark/Lake.

Illinois Medical District To Ashland

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

+15.22 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Washington

+22.83 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Clark/Lake

brown interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground15.64 km

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

interchange Clark/Lake — 5 min

Platform 1 · 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

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.82 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

21.46 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.90 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

₹288

Cab

₹522

Estimates for 21.46 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

Ashland

underground

Ashland, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines