How long does it take from LaSalle/Van Buren to Merchandise Mart by metro?

The journey from LaSalle/Van Buren to Merchandise Mart takes approximately 19 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 6.82 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from LaSalle/Van Buren to Merchandise Mart?

The token fare from LaSalle/Van Buren to Merchandise Mart 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 LaSalle/Van Buren for Merchandise Mart?

At LaSalle/Van Buren, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Clark/Lake. Look for the electronic board showing "Clark/Lake".

What is the last train from LaSalle/Van Buren to Merchandise Mart?

The last train from LaSalle/Van Buren towards Clark/Lake departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Merchandise Mart back towards LaSalle/Van Buren departs at 01:00.

How many stops from LaSalle/Van Buren to Merchandise Mart?

There are 4 stops between LaSalle/Van Buren and Merchandise Mart on the Orange Line. The stations are: LaSalle/Van Buren, Adams/Wabash.

LaSalle/Van Buren To Merchandise Mart

ShortestShortest Route

LaSalle/Van Buren

Platform 1·underground·Orange LineTowards Clark/Lake

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

Adams/Wabash

Arrive Platform 5·underground1.91 km

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

interchange Adams/Wabash — 5 min

Platform 5 · Brown Line ·Platform 1 Towards Kimball

+5 min

Adams/Wabash

Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

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

State/Lake

green interchangeorange interchange

+3.48 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Clark/Lake

blue interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

+6.94 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Merchandise Mart

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.91 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

19 min

Total time

stops

6.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
LaSalle/Van Buren	05:00	23:00	Towards Clark/Lake
Merchandise Mart	05:00	23:00	Towards LaSalle/Van Buren

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

0.92 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.42 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~27 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹50

Auto

₹112

Cab

₹200

Estimates for 6.82 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Orange Line

Departure station

LaSalle/Van Buren

underground

LaSalle/Van Buren, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Merchandise Mart

underground

Merchandise Mart, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines