How long does it take from Roosevelt to Howard by metro?

The journey from Roosevelt to Howard takes approximately 45 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 17.24 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Roosevelt to Howard?

The token fare from Roosevelt to Howard 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 Roosevelt for Howard?

At Roosevelt, board from Platform 5 (underground station). The train runs Towards Midway. Look for the electronic board showing "Midway".

What is the last train from Roosevelt to Howard?

The last train from Roosevelt towards Midway departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Howard back towards Roosevelt departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Roosevelt to Howard?

There are 8 stops between Roosevelt and Howard on the Orange Line. The stations are: Roosevelt, Halsted, 35th/Archer, Western.

Roosevelt To Howard

ShortestShortest Route

Roosevelt

red interchangegreen interchange

Platform 5·underground·Orange LineTowards Midway

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

Halsted

+3.95 min

3.95 min · 1.9 km

35th/Archer

+7.92 min

3.97 min · 1.91 km

Western

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.72 km

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

interchange Western — 5 min

Platform 2 · Brown Line ·Platform 1 Towards Adams/Wabash

+5 min

Western

Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Adams/Wabash

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

Addison

+3.46 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Belmont

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.27 km

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

interchange Belmont — 5 min

Platform 3 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Howard

+5 min

Belmont

brown interchange

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Howard

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

Wilson

+5.5 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Loyola

+11 min

5.5 min · 2.75 km

Howard

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.25 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

45 min

Total time

stops

17.24 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Roosevelt	04:00	01:00	Towards Midway
Howard	04:00	01:00	Towards Roosevelt

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

2.33 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.07 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~69 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹114

Auto

₹236

Cab

₹430

Estimates for 17.24 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Orange Line

Departure station

Roosevelt

underground

Roosevelt, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Roosevelt exit 1· Museum Campus♿

Roosevelt exit 2· Museum Campus♿

Roosevelt exit 3· Museum Campus♿

Roosevelt exit 4· Museum Campus♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Howard

underground

Howard, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Howard exit 1· Howard area♿

Howard exit 2· Howard area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines