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

The journey from O'Hare to Wilson takes approximately 85 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 37.73 km across 12 stops.

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

The token fare from O'Hare to Wilson 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 Wilson?

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 Wilson?

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

How many stops from O'Hare to Wilson?

There are 12 stops between O'Hare and Wilson on the Blue Line. The stations are: O'Hare, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Logan Square, Damen, Division, Clark/Lake.

O'Hare To Wilson

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

+11 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Belmont

brown interchange

+16.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Wilson

Arrive Platform 2·underground11 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

85 min

Total time

stops

37.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

5.09 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.34 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~151 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹236

Auto

₹482

Cab

₹880

Estimates for 37.73 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

Wilson

underground

Wilson, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines