How long does it take from Merchandise Mart to Kimball by metro?

The journey from Merchandise Mart to Kimball takes approximately 38 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 13.69 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Merchandise Mart to Kimball?

The token fare from Merchandise Mart to Kimball 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 Kimball?

At Merchandise Mart, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Kimball. Look for the electronic board showing "Kimball".

What is the last train from Merchandise Mart to Kimball?

The last train from Merchandise Mart towards Kimball departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kimball back towards Merchandise Mart departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Merchandise Mart to Kimball?

There are 7 stops between Merchandise Mart and Kimball on the Brown Line. The stations are: Merchandise Mart, Chicago.

Merchandise Mart To Kimball

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 2 Towards Howard

+5 min

Chicago

Platform 2·underground·Red LineTowards Howard

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

Clark/Division

+5.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Fullerton

brown interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.5 km

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

interchange Fullerton — 5 min

Platform 1 · Brown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Kimball

+5 min

Fullerton

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

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

Belmont

red interchange

+3.48 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Addison

+6.96 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Western

+10.42 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Kimball

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.55 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

13.69 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Merchandise Mart	05:00	23:00	Towards Kimball
Kimball	04:00	01:00	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

1.85 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.85 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~55 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹92

Auto

₹194

Cab

₹352

Estimates for 13.69 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

Kimball

underground

Kimball, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Kimball exit 1· Kimball area♿

Kimball exit 2· Kimball area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines