How long does it take from Midway to Clark/Lake by metro?

The journey from Midway to Clark/Lake takes approximately 46 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 20.17 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Midway to Clark/Lake?

The token fare from Midway to Clark/Lake 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 Clark/Lake?

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 Clark/Lake?

The last train from Midway towards Midway departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Clark/Lake back towards Midway departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Midway to Clark/Lake?

There are 9 stops between Midway and Clark/Lake on the Orange Line. The stations are: Midway, Pulaski, Kedzie, Western, 35th/Archer, Halsted, Roosevelt.

Midway To Clark/Lake

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

Arrive Platform 5·underground8.72 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

46 min

Total time

stops

20.17 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Midway	04:00	01:00	Towards Midway
Clark/Lake	04:00	01:00	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

2.72 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.25 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~81 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹132

Auto

₹272

Cab

₹494

Estimates for 20.17 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

Clark/Lake

underground

Clark/Lake, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Clark/Lake exit 1· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 2· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 3· The Loop♿

Clark/Lake exit 4· The Loop♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access