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

The journey from Merchandise Mart to Loyola takes approximately 36 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 15.39 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Merchandise Mart to Loyola?

The token fare from Merchandise Mart to Loyola 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 Loyola?

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 Loyola?

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

How many stops from Merchandise Mart to Loyola?

There are 6 stops between Merchandise Mart and Loyola on the Brown Line. The stations are: Merchandise Mart, Chicago.

Merchandise Mart To Loyola

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

+11 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Belmont

brown interchange

+16.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Wilson

+22 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Loyola

Arrive Platform 2·underground13.75 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

36 min

Total time

stops

15.39 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.95 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~62 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹102

Auto

₹214

Cab

₹388

Estimates for 15.39 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

Loyola

underground

Loyola, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines