How long does it take from Illinois Medical District to Clark/Lake by metro?

The journey from Illinois Medical District to Clark/Lake takes approximately 30 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 15.64 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Illinois Medical District to Clark/Lake?

The token fare from Illinois Medical District to Clark/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 Illinois Medical District for Clark/Lake?

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 Clark/Lake?

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

How many stops from Illinois Medical District to Clark/Lake?

There are 4 stops between Illinois Medical District and Clark/Lake on the Blue Line. The stations are: Illinois Medical District, UIC–Halsted, Jackson, Washington, Clark/Lake.

Illinois Medical District To Clark/Lake

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

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

15.64 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Illinois Medical District	05:00	23:00	Towards O'Hare
Clark/Lake	04:00	01:00	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

2.11 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.97 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~63 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹104

Auto

₹218

Cab

₹394

Estimates for 15.64 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

Clark/Lake

underground

Clark/Lake, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Clark/Lake exit 1· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 2· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 3· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 4· The Loop♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access