How long does it take from Merchandise Mart to Cermak–McCormick Place by metro?

The journey from Merchandise Mart to Cermak–McCormick Place takes approximately 32 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 13.27 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Merchandise Mart to Cermak–McCormick Place?

The token fare from Merchandise Mart to Cermak–McCormick Place 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 Cermak–McCormick Place?

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 Cermak–McCormick Place?

The last train from Merchandise Mart towards Adams/Wabash departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cermak–McCormick Place back towards Merchandise Mart departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Merchandise Mart to Cermak–McCormick Place?

There are 5 stops between Merchandise Mart and Cermak–McCormick Place on the Brown Line. The stations are: Merchandise Mart, Clark/Lake.

Merchandise Mart To Cermak–McCormick Place

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

+17.35 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Cermak–McCormick Place

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.63 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

32 min

Total time

stops

13.27 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Merchandise Mart	05:00	23:00	Towards Adams/Wabash
Cermak–McCormick Place	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

1.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.82 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~53 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹90

Auto

₹190

Cab

₹342

Estimates for 13.27 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

Cermak–McCormick Place

underground

Cermak–McCormick Place, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines