How long does it take from Oak Park to Jackson by metro?

The journey from Oak Park to Jackson takes approximately 38 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 16.55 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Oak Park to Jackson?

The token fare from Oak Park to Jackson 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 Oak Park for Jackson?

At Oak Park, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Ashland/63rd. Look for the electronic board showing "Ashland/63rd".

What is the last train from Oak Park to Jackson?

The last train from Oak Park towards Ashland/63rd departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Jackson back towards Oak Park departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Oak Park to Jackson?

There are 5 stops between Oak Park and Jackson on the Green Line. The stations are: Oak Park, Ashland, Clinton, Clark/Lake.

Oak Park To Jackson

ShortestShortest Route

Oak Park

Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Ashland/63rd

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

Ashland

+5.79 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Clinton

+11.58 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Clark/Lake

blue interchangebrown interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground8.73 km

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

interchange Clark/Lake — 5 min

Platform 5 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards O'Hare

+5 min

Clark/Lake

brown interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards O'Hare

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

Washington

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Jackson

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.82 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

16.55 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Oak Park	05:00	23:00	Towards Ashland/63rd
Jackson	04:00	01:00	Towards Oak Park

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

2.23 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.03 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~66 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹110

Auto

₹228

Cab

₹414

Estimates for 16.55 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Green Line

Departure station

Oak Park

underground

Oak Park, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Jackson

underground

Jackson, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Jackson exit 1· Jackson area♿

Jackson exit 2· Jackson area♿

Jackson exit 3· Jackson area♿

Jackson exit 4· Jackson area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access