Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail 35th Archer 0 to Cta Rail 51st 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$2.5Indicative fare
27 minEstimated time
10Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #F9461C → #009B3A · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from 35th/Archer to 51st is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 14 km in 27 minutes across 10 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
    35th/Archer#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail Ashland Orange 0 · 3 min

  2. 2
    Ashland (Orange)#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail Halsted Orange 0 · 3 min

  3. 3
    Halsted (Orange)#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail Roosevelt 0 · 5 min

  4. 4
    Roosevelt#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cermak Mccormick Place 0 · 3 min

  5. 5
    Cermak-McCormick Place#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 35th Bronzeville Iit 0 · 4 min

  6. 6
    35th-Bronzeville-IIT#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Indiana 0 · 2 min

  7. 7
    Indiana#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 43rd 0 · 1 min

  8. 8
    43rd#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 47th Green 0 · 1 min

  9. 9
    47th (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 51st 0 · 1 min

  10. 10
    51st#009B3A Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

  • Check operator service notices before travelling.
  • Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
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Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between 35th/Archer and 51st?

There are 10 stations on this route, covering approximately 14 km.

How long does 35th/Archer to 51st take?

The estimated journey time is 27 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 35th/Archer?

35th/Archer facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.