How long does it take from Wilson to Kimball by metro?

The journey from Wilson to Kimball takes approximately 21 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 7.66 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Wilson to Kimball?

The token fare from Wilson to Kimball 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 Wilson for Kimball?

At Wilson, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards 95th/Dan Ryan. Look for the electronic board showing "95th/Dan Ryan".

What is the last train from Wilson to Kimball?

The last train from Wilson towards 95th/Dan Ryan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kimball back towards Wilson departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Wilson to Kimball?

There are 4 stops between Wilson and Kimball on the Red Line. The stations are: Wilson, Belmont.

Wilson To Kimball

ShortestShortest Route

Wilson

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards 95th/Dan Ryan

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

Belmont

brown interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.75 km

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

interchange Belmont — 5 min

Platform 1 · Brown Line ·Platform 3 Towards Kimball

+5 min

Belmont

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Brown LineTowards Kimball

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

Addison

+3.48 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Western

+6.94 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Kimball

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.91 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

21 min

Total time

stops

7.66 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Wilson	05:00	23:00	Towards 95th/Dan Ryan
Kimball	04:00	01:00	Towards Wilson

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

1.03 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.47 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~31 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹56

Auto

₹122

Cab

₹218

Estimates for 7.66 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Red Line

Departure station

Wilson

underground

Wilson, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Kimball

underground

Kimball, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Kimball exit 1· Kimball area♿

Kimball exit 2· Kimball area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines