Merchandise Mart To Grand
ShortestShortest Route
Merchandise Mart
Platform 2·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Chicago
Arrive Platform 2·underground1.64 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
interchange Chicago — 5 min
Platform 2 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards 95th/Dan Ryan
Chicago
Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards 95th/Dan Ryan
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Grand
Arrive Platform 1·underground2.75 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
14 min
Total time
2
stops
4.39 km
Distance
1
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Mart | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Grand | 05:00 | 23:00 |
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 guideTravel green
0.59 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.27 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~18 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹2.5
Bike
₹36
Auto
₹82
Cab
₹146
Estimates for 4.39 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
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Departure station
Merchandise Mart
Merchandise Mart, Chicago, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines
Arrival station
Grand
Grand, Chicago, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines