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

The journey from Jefferson Park to Howard takes approximately 80 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 35.41 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Jefferson Park to Howard?

The token fare from Jefferson Park to Howard 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 Jefferson Park for Howard?

At Jefferson Park, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Forest Park. Look for the electronic board showing "Forest Park".

What is the last train from Jefferson Park to Howard?

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

How many stops from Jefferson Park to Howard?

There are 12 stops between Jefferson Park and Howard on the Blue Line. The stations are: Jefferson Park, Logan Square, Damen, Division, Clark/Lake.

Jefferson Park To Howard

ShortestShortest Route

Jefferson Park

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Forest Park

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

Logan Square

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Damen

+15.22 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Division

+22.83 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Clark/Lake

brown interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground15.63 km

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

interchange Clark/Lake — 5 min

Platform 1 · Brown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Kimball

+5 min

Clark/Lake

blue interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

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

Merchandise Mart

+3.48 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Chicago

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.28 km

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

interchange Chicago — 5 min

Platform 2 · Red Line ·Platform 2 Towards Howard

+5 min

Chicago

Platform 2·underground·Red LineTowards Howard

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

Clark/Division

+5.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Fullerton

brown interchange

+11 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Wilson

+22 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Loyola

+27.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Howard

Arrive Platform 1·underground16.5 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

80 min

Total time

stops

35.41 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Jefferson Park	05:00	23:00	Towards Forest Park
Howard	04:00	01:00	Towards Jefferson Park

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

4.78 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.20 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~142 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹222

Auto

₹454

Cab

₹830

Estimates for 35.41 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Blue Line

Departure station

Jefferson Park

underground

Jefferson Park, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival 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