Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail 87th 0 to Cta Rail Garfield Green 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$2.5Indicative fare
45 minEstimated time
16Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #C60C30 → #F9461C → #009B3A · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from 87th to Garfield (Green) is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 23 km in 45 minutes across 16 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
    87th#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 79th 0 · 3 min

  2. 2
    79th#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 69th 0 · 3 min

  3. 3
    69th#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 63rd 0 · 2 min

  4. 4
    63rd#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Garfield Red 0 · 3 min

  5. 5
    Garfield (Red)#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 47th Red 0 · 3 min

  6. 6
    47th (Red)#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Sox 35th 0 · 4 min

  7. 7
    Sox-35th#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cermak Chinatown 0 · 4 min

  8. 8
    Cermak-Chinatown#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Roosevelt 0 · 3 min

  9. 9
    Roosevelt#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cermak Mccormick Place 0 · 3 min

  10. 10
    Cermak-McCormick Place#009B3A Line

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

  11. 11
    35th-Bronzeville-IIT#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Indiana 0 · 2 min

  12. 12
    Indiana#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 43rd 0 · 1 min

  13. 13
    43rd#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 47th Green 0 · 1 min

  14. 14
    47th (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 51st 0 · 1 min

  15. 15
    51st#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Garfield Green 0 · 1 min

  16. 16
    Garfield (Green)#009B3A Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

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  • Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
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Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between 87th and Garfield (Green)?

There are 16 stations on this route, covering approximately 23 km.

How long does 87th to Garfield (Green) take?

The estimated journey time is 45 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 87th?

87th facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.