How long does it take from Lake to O'Hare by metro?

The journey from Lake to O'Hare takes approximately 71 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 34.02 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Lake to O'Hare?

The token fare from Lake to O'Hare 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 O'Hare?

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 O'Hare?

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

How many stops from Lake to O'Hare?

There are 9 stops between Lake and O'Hare on the Red Line. The stations are: Lake, Jackson.

Lake To O'Hare

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

Jefferson Park

+45.64 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Rosemont

+53.25 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

O'Hare

Arrive Platform 1·underground31.27 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

71 min

Total time

stops

34.02 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Lake	04:00	01:00	Towards Howard
O'Hare	04:00	01:00	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

4.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.11 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~136 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹214

Auto

₹438

Cab

₹798

Estimates for 34.02 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

O'Hare

underground

O'Hare, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

O'Hare exit 1· O'Hare Airport♿

O'Hare exit 2· O'Hare Airport♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines