How long does it take from O'Hare to Clark/Lake by metro?

The journey from O'Hare to Clark/Lake takes approximately 46 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 23.45 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from O'Hare to Clark/Lake?

The token fare from O'Hare 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 O'Hare for Clark/Lake?

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 Clark/Lake?

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

How many stops from O'Hare to Clark/Lake?

There are 6 stops between O'Hare and Clark/Lake on the Blue Line. The stations are: O'Hare, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Logan Square, Damen, Division, Clark/Lake.

O'Hare To Clark/Lake

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

46 min

Total time

stops

23.45 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
O'Hare	04:00	01:00	Towards O'Hare
Clark/Lake	04:00	01:00	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

3.17 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.45 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~94 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹150

Auto

₹312

Cab

₹566

Estimates for 23.45 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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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

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