How long does it take from Lake to Addison by metro?

The journey from Lake to Addison takes approximately 34 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 14.28 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Lake to Addison?

The token fare from Lake 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 Lake for Addison?

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

What is the last train from Lake to Addison?

The last train from Lake towards Howard departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Addison back towards Lake departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Lake to Addison?

There are 6 stops between Lake and Addison on the Red Line. The stations are: Lake, Grand, Chicago, Clark/Division, Fullerton.

Lake To Addison

ShortestShortest Route

Lake

green interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Howard

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

Grand

+5.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Chicago

+11 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Clark/Division

+16.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Fullerton

brown interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground11 km

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

interchange Fullerton — 5 min

Platform 1 · Brown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Kimball

+5 min

Fullerton

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

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

Belmont

red interchange

+3.48 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Addison

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.28 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

34 min

Total time

stops

14.28 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Lake	04:00	01:00	Towards Howard
Addison	05:00	23:00	Towards Lake

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

1.93 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.89 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~57 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹96

Auto

₹202

Cab

₹364

Estimates for 14.28 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Red Line

Departure station

Lake

underground

Lake, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Lake exit 1· The Loop♿

Lake exit 2· The Loop♿

Lake exit 3· The Loop♿

Lake exit 4· The Loop♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

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