How long does it take from Merchandise Mart to 35th/Archer by metro?

The journey from Merchandise Mart to 35th/Archer takes approximately 39 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 14.17 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Merchandise Mart to 35th/Archer?

The token fare from Merchandise Mart to 35th/Archer 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 Merchandise Mart for 35th/Archer?

At Merchandise Mart, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Adams/Wabash. Look for the electronic board showing "Adams/Wabash".

What is the last train from Merchandise Mart to 35th/Archer?

The last train from Merchandise Mart towards Adams/Wabash departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from 35th/Archer back towards Merchandise Mart departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Merchandise Mart to 35th/Archer?

There are 6 stops between Merchandise Mart and 35th/Archer on the Brown Line. The stations are: Merchandise Mart, Clark/Lake.

Merchandise Mart To 35th/Archer

ShortestShortest Route

Merchandise Mart

Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Adams/Wabash

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

Clark/Lake

blue interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.64 km

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

interchange Clark/Lake — 5 min

Platform 3 · Green Line ·Platform 5 Towards Harlem/Lake

+5 min

Clark/Lake

blue interchangebrown interchangeorange interchange

Platform 5·underground·Green LineTowards Harlem/Lake

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

State/Lake

brown interchangeorange interchange

+5.79 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Adams/Wabash

+11.56 min

5.77 min · 2.9 km

Roosevelt

red interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground8.72 km

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

interchange Roosevelt — 5 min

Platform 3 · Orange Line ·Platform 5 Towards Midway

+5 min

Roosevelt

red interchangegreen interchange

Platform 5·underground·Orange LineTowards Midway

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

Halsted

+3.95 min

3.95 min · 1.9 km

35th/Archer

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.81 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

39 min

Total time

stops

14.17 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Merchandise Mart	05:00	23:00	Towards Adams/Wabash
35th/Archer	05:00	23:00	Towards Merchandise Mart

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

1.91 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.88 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

₹200

Cab

₹362

Estimates for 14.17 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Brown Line

Departure 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

Arrival station

35th/Archer

underground

35th/Archer, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines