How long does it take from O'Hare to Fullerton by metro?

The journey from O'Hare to Fullerton takes approximately 74 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 32.23 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from O'Hare to Fullerton?

The token fare from O'Hare to Fullerton 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 Fullerton?

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 Fullerton?

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

How many stops from O'Hare to Fullerton?

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

O'Hare To Fullerton

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 · Brown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Kimball

+5 min

Clark/Lake

blue interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

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

Merchandise Mart

+3.48 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Chicago

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.28 km

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

interchange Chicago — 5 min

Platform 2 · Red Line ·Platform 2 Towards Howard

+5 min

Chicago

Platform 2·underground·Red LineTowards Howard

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

Clark/Division

+5.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Fullerton

brown interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.5 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

74 min

Total time

stops

32.23 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
O'Hare	04:00	01:00	Towards O'Hare
Fullerton	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

4.35 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.00 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~129 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

$2.5

Bike

$204

Auto

$416

Cab

$760

Estimates for 32.23 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

Fullerton

underground

Fullerton, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Fullerton exit 1· DePaul University♿

Fullerton exit 2· DePaul University♿

Fullerton exit 3· DePaul University♿

Fullerton exit 4· DePaul University♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access