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

The journey from O'Hare to Jackson takes approximately 61 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 31.27 km across 8 stops.

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

The token fare from O'Hare 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 O'Hare for Jackson?

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 Jackson?

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

How many stops from O'Hare to Jackson?

There are 8 stops between O'Hare and Jackson on the Blue Line. The stations are: O'Hare, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Logan Square, Damen, Division, Clark/Lake, Washington, Jackson.

O'Hare To Jackson

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

Clark/Lake

brown interchangegreen interchangeorange interchange

+45.64 min

7.59 min · 3.9 km

Washington

+53.25 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Jackson

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground31.27 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

61 min

Total time

stops

31.27 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

4.22 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.94 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~125 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹198

Auto

₹406

Cab

₹738

Estimates for 31.27 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

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