Wilson To Lake
ShortestShortest Route
Wilson
Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards 95th/Dan Ryan
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Belmont
+5.5 minbrown interchange
5.5 min · 2.75 km
Fullerton
+11 minbrown interchange
5.5 min · 2.75 km
Chicago
+22 min5.5 min · 2.75 km
Grand
+27.5 min5.5 min · 2.75 km
Lake
green interchangeorange interchange
Arrive Platform 1·underground16.5 km
First train: 04:00Last train: 01:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
33 min
Total time
6
stops
16.5 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Lake | 04:00 | 01:00 |
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 guideTravel green
2.23 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.02 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~66 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹2.5
Bike
₹110
Auto
₹228
Cab
₹414
Estimates for 16.5 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
Frequently asked questions
Popular routes
Departure station
Wilson
Wilson, Chicago, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines
Arrival station
Lake
Lake, Chicago, United States
Weekdays: 04:00 – 01:00(Sundays from 04:00)
Zone 1 · 4 entry points
Key exits
1
Lake exit 1· The Loop♿
2
Lake exit 2· The Loop♿
3
Lake exit 3· The Loop♿
4
Lake exit 4· The Loop♿
Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access