The average train between Chicago and Lake Michigan takes 5 min and the fastest train takes 2 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Chicago to Lake Michigan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Chicago and Lake Michigan. The earliest departure is at 4:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Lake Michigan at 7:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago station and arriving at Lake Michigan station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5 min.
Chicago to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Harold Washington Library station.
Chicago to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington/Wabash station.
The distance between Chicago and Lake Michigan is 247.4 km. The road distance is 830 m.
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Harold Washington Library to Washington/Wabash every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 2 min.