How long does it take from Midway to Ashland by metro?

The journey from Midway to Ashland takes approximately 58 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 25.99 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Midway to Ashland?

The token fare from Midway to Ashland 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 Midway for Ashland?

At Midway, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Midway. Look for the electronic board showing "Midway".

What is the last train from Midway to Ashland?

The last train from Midway towards Midway departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ashland back towards Midway departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Midway to Ashland?

There are 11 stops between Midway and Ashland on the Orange Line. The stations are: Midway, Pulaski, Kedzie, Western, 35th/Archer, Halsted, Roosevelt.

Midway To Ashland

ShortestShortest Route

Midway

Platform 1·underground·Orange LineTowards Midway

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

Pulaski

+3.97 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Kedzie

+7.94 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

35th/Archer

+15.88 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Halsted

+19.85 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Roosevelt

red interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground11.45 km

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

interchange Roosevelt — 5 min

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

+5 min

Roosevelt

red interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Green LineTowards Harlem/Lake

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

Adams/Wabash

+5.79 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

State/Lake

brown interchangeorange interchange

+11.56 min

5.77 min · 2.9 km

Clark/Lake

blue interchangebrown interchangeorange interchange

+17.35 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Clinton

+23.14 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Ashland

Arrive Platform 2·underground14.54 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

58 min

Total time

stops

25.99 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Midway	04:00	01:00	Towards Midway
Ashland	05:00	23:00	Towards Midway

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

3.51 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.61 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~104 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹166

Auto

₹342

Cab

₹622

Estimates for 25.99 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Orange Line

Departure station

Midway

underground

Midway, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Midway exit 1· Midway Airport♿

Midway exit 2· Midway Airport♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Ashland

underground

Ashland, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines