- Distance: 11.3 mi
- Duration: 35 min
The average train between Lake Michigan and Chicago takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Lake Michigan to Chicago. 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 30 minutes between Lake Michigan and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Michigan is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Chicago at 7:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howard station and arriving at Harold Washington Library station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Lake Michigan to Chicago train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Howard station.
Lake Michigan to Chicago train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Harold Washington Library station.
The distance between Lake Michigan and Chicago is 247.4 km.
Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Howard to Harold Washington Library every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 35 min.
