How long does it take from O'Hare to Cermak–McCormick Place by metro?

The journey from O'Hare to Cermak–McCormick Place takes approximately 74 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 35.08 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from O'Hare to Cermak–McCormick Place?

The token fare from O'Hare to Cermak–McCormick Place 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 O'Hare for Cermak–McCormick Place?

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

What is the last train from O'Hare to Cermak–McCormick Place?

The last train from O'Hare towards O'Hare departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cermak–McCormick Place back towards O'Hare departs at 01:00.

How many stops from O'Hare to Cermak–McCormick Place?

There are 10 stops between O'Hare and Cermak–McCormick Place on the Blue Line. The stations are: O'Hare, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Logan Square, Damen, Division, Clark/Lake.

O'Hare To Cermak–McCormick Place

ShortestShortest Route

O'Hare

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards O'Hare

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

Rosemont

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Jefferson Park

+15.22 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Damen

+30.44 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Division

+38.05 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Clark/Lake

brown interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground23.45 km

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

interchange Clark/Lake — 5 min

Platform 1 · Green Line ·Platform 5 Towards Harlem/Lake

+5 min

Clark/Lake

blue interchangebrown interchangeorange interchange

Platform 5·underground·Green LineTowards Harlem/Lake

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

State/Lake

brown interchangeorange interchange

+5.79 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Adams/Wabash

+11.56 min

5.77 min · 2.9 km

Roosevelt

red interchangeorange interchange

+17.35 min

5.79 min · 2.91 km

Cermak–McCormick Place

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.63 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

74 min

Total time

stops

35.08 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
O'Hare	04:00	01:00	Towards O'Hare
Cermak–McCormick Place	05:00	23:00	Towards O'Hare

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

4.74 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.17 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~140 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹220

Auto

₹450

Cab

₹822

Estimates for 35.08 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Blue Line

Departure station

O'Hare

underground

O'Hare, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

O'Hare exit 1· O'Hare Airport♿

O'Hare exit 2· O'Hare Airport♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Cermak–McCormick Place

underground

Cermak–McCormick Place, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines