How long does it take from State/Lake to Division by metro?

The journey from State/Lake to Division takes approximately 16 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 5.53 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from State/Lake to Division?

The token fare from State/Lake to Division 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 State/Lake for Division?

At State/Lake, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Kimball. Look for the electronic board showing "Kimball".

What is the last train from State/Lake to Division?

The last train from State/Lake towards Kimball departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Division back towards State/Lake departs at 01:00.

How many stops from State/Lake to Division?

There are 2 stops between State/Lake and Division on the Brown Line. The stations are: State/Lake, Clark/Lake.

State/Lake To Division

ShortestShortest Route

State/Lake

green interchangeorange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

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

Clark/Lake

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Arrive Platform 3·underground1.63 km

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

interchange Clark/Lake — 5 min

Platform 3 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards O'Hare

+5 min

Clark/Lake

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Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards O'Hare

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

Division

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.9 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

16 min

Total time

stops

5.53 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
State/Lake	04:00	01:00	Towards Kimball
Division	05:00	23:00	Towards State/Lake

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

0.75 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.34 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~22 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹44

Auto

₹96

Cab

₹172

Estimates for 5.53 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Brown Line

Departure station

State/Lake

underground

State/Lake, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

State/Lake exit 1· State/Lake area♿

State/Lake exit 2· State/Lake area♿

State/Lake exit 3· State/Lake area♿

State/Lake exit 4· State/Lake area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Division

underground

Division, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines