Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 to Cta Rail Forest Park 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

Compare the route, fare guidance and travel time before you travel. This route uses active station data from the current network snapshot.

$2.5Indicative fare
33 minEstimated time
17Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #62361B → #00A1DE · Last checked: 2026-10-24

Chicago 'L' logo

Chicago 'L' route planner

Search stations, route connections, travel time and the official network map.

Chicago 'L'
Live TrackingTrack your metro journey after selecting both stations
Get Live Tracking
Popular routesQuick access to major metro routesMore Routes ›

Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Clark/Lake to Forest Park is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 17 km in 33 minutes across 17 stations.

Chicago ‘L’ timings and fare

First trainCheck operator
Last trainCheck operator
Indicative fare$2.5
Discounted / pass fare$1.25

Transit fares, passes and concessions vary by agency and payment method. Confirm the current fare with the official operator.

Station-by-station route

  1. 1
    Clark/Lake#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Washington 0 · — min

  2. 2
    Washington#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Monroe Blue 0 · — min

  3. 3
    Monroe (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Jackson Blue 0 · — min

  4. 4
    Jackson (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Lasalle 0 · — min

  5. 5
    LaSalle#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clinton Blue 0 · 1 min

  6. 6
    Clinton (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Uic Halsted 0 · 1 min

  7. 7
    UIC-Halsted#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Racine 0 · 1 min

  8. 8
    Racine#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Illinois Medical District 0 · 2 min

  9. 9
    Illinois Medical District#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Western Blue Forest Park Branch 0 · 2 min

  10. 10
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Homan 0 · 2 min

  11. 11
    Kedzie-Homan#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Pulaski Blue 0 · 3 min

  12. 12
    Pulaski (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cicero Blue 0 · 3 min

  13. 13
    Cicero (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Austin Blue 0 · 5 min

  14. 14
    Austin (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Oak Park Blue 0 · 2 min

  15. 15
    Oak Park (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Harlem Blue Forest Park Branch 0 · 2 min

  16. 16
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Forest Park 0 · 1 min

  17. 17
    Forest Park#00A1DE Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

  • Check operator service notices before travelling.
  • Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
  • Use the route planner above to compare the available route options.

Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between Clark/Lake and Forest Park?

There are 17 stations on this route, covering approximately 17 km.

How long does Clark/Lake to Forest Park take?

The estimated journey time is 33 minutes under normal operating conditions.

What is the Chicago ‘L’ fare for this route?

$2.50 standard · $1.25 reduced Confirm the current fare before travelling.

What are the first and last Chicago ‘L’ trains?

The available timing reference is Check operator for the first train and Check operator for the last train. Check the operator for the exact service-day schedule.

What facilities are available at Clark/Lake?

Clark/Lake facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.