How long does it take from Kimball to Forest Park by metro?

The journey from Kimball to Forest Park takes approximately 59 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 21.84 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Kimball to Forest Park?

The token fare from Kimball to Forest Park 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 Kimball for Forest Park?

At Kimball, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Kimball. Look for the electronic board showing "Kimball".

What is the last train from Kimball to Forest Park?

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

How many stops from Kimball to Forest Park?

There are 8 stops between Kimball and Forest Park on the Brown Line. The stations are: Kimball, Western.

Kimball To Forest Park

ShortestShortest Route

Kimball

Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

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

Western

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.64 km

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

interchange Western — 5 min

Platform 1 · Orange Line ·Platform 1 Towards Clark/Lake

+5 min

Western

Platform 1·underground·Orange LineTowards Clark/Lake

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

35th/Archer

+3.97 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Halsted

+7.94 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Roosevelt

red interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground5.72 km

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

interchange Roosevelt — 5 min

Platform 5 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Howard

+5 min

Roosevelt

green interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Howard

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

Jackson

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.75 km

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

interchange Jackson — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 3 Towards O'Hare

+5 min

Jackson

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Blue LineTowards O'Hare

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

UIC–Halsted

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Illinois Medical District

+15.22 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Forest Park

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.73 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

59 min

Total time

stops

21.84 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Kimball	04:00	01:00	Towards Kimball
Forest Park	04:00	01:00	Towards Kimball

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

2.95 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.35 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~87 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹142

Auto

₹292

Cab

₹530

Estimates for 21.84 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Brown Line

Departure station

Kimball

underground

Kimball, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Kimball exit 1· Kimball area♿

Kimball exit 2· Kimball area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Forest Park

underground

Forest Park, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Forest Park exit 1· Forest Park area♿

Forest Park exit 2· Forest Park area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines