How long does it take from Midway to Illinois Medical District by metro?

The journey from Midway to Illinois Medical District takes approximately 55 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 22.02 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Midway to Illinois Medical District?

The token fare from Midway to Illinois Medical District 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 Illinois Medical District?

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 Illinois Medical District?

The last train from Midway towards Midway departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Illinois Medical District back towards Midway departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Midway to Illinois Medical District?

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

Midway To Illinois Medical District

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 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Howard

+5 min

Roosevelt

green interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Howard

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

Jackson

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.75 km

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

interchange Jackson — 5 min

Platform 1 · Blue Line ·Platform 3 Towards O'Hare

+5 min

Jackson

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Blue LineTowards O'Hare

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

UIC–Halsted

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Illinois Medical District

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.82 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

55 min

Total time

stops

22.02 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Midway	04:00	01:00	Towards Midway
Illinois Medical District	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

2.97 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.37 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~88 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹142

Auto

₹294

Cab

₹534

Estimates for 22.02 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

Illinois Medical District

underground

Illinois Medical District, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines