The average train between Chicago and Lake Michigan takes 5 min and the fastest train takes 2 min. The train runs at least 13 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 5 minutes between Chicago and Lake Michigan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Lake Michigan at 12:02 AM. 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 Harold Washington Library station and arriving at Washington/Wabash station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. 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.
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.