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

The journey from Lake to Jefferson Park takes approximately 56 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 26.2 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Lake to Jefferson Park?

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

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 Jefferson Park?

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

How many stops from Lake to Jefferson Park?

There are 7 stops between Lake and Jefferson Park on the Red Line. The stations are: Lake, Jackson.

Lake To Jefferson Park

ShortestShortest Route

Lake

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

Washington

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Clark/Lake

brown interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

+15.22 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Damen

+30.42 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Logan Square

+38.03 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Jefferson Park

Arrive Platform 2·underground23.45 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

56 min

Total time

stops

26.2 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Lake	04:00	01:00	Towards Howard
Jefferson Park	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

3.54 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.62 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~105 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹168

Auto

₹344

Cab

₹626

Estimates for 26.2 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

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