How long does it take from Forest Park to Merchandise Mart by metro?

The journey from Forest Park to Merchandise Mart takes approximately 47 minutes by Chicago "L", covering 21.19 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Forest Park to Merchandise Mart?

The token fare from Forest Park to Merchandise Mart 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 Forest Park for Merchandise Mart?

At Forest Park, 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 Forest Park to Merchandise Mart?

The last train from Forest Park towards O'Hare departs at 01:00 on weekdays. The last train from Merchandise Mart back towards Forest Park departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Forest Park to Merchandise Mart?

There are 6 stops between Forest Park and Merchandise Mart on the Blue Line. The stations are: Forest Park, Illinois Medical District, UIC–Halsted, Jackson, Washington, Clark/Lake.

Forest Park Hasta Merchandise Mart

ShortestShortest Route

Forest Park

Andén 1·underground·Blue LineHacia O'Hare

Primer tren: 04:00Último tren: 01:00Doors open: right

Illinois Medical District

+7.61 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

UIC–Halsted

+15.22 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Jackson

red transbordo

+22.83 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Washington

+30.44 min

7.61 min · 3.91 km

Clark/Lake

brown transbordogreen transbordoorange transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground19.55 km

Primer tren: 04:00Último tren: 01:00

correspondencia Clark/Lake — 5 min

Andén 1 · Brown Line ·Andén 3 Hacia Kimball

+5 min

Clark/Lake

blue transbordogreen transbordoorange transbordo

Andén 3·underground·Brown LineHacia Kimball

Primer tren: 04:00Último tren: 01:00Doors open: right

Merchandise Mart

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.64 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00

Route on the map

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DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

47 min

Total time

paradas

21.19 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Forest Park	04:00	01:00	Hacia O'Hare
Merchandise Mart	05:00	23:00	Hacia Forest Park

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Tarifas y tarjeta

Token fare

₹2.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Tarjeta inteligente

₹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

Viaje ecológico

2.86 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~85 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

₹2.5

Bike

₹138

Auto

₹284

Cab

₹516

Estimates for 21.19 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Harlem/LakeAshland/63rd

Blue Line

Departure station

Forest Park

underground

Forest Park, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Forest Park exit 1· Forest Park area♿

Forest Park exit 2· Forest Park area♿

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

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Merchandise Mart

underground

Merchandise Mart, Chicago, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines