Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail 87th 0 to Cta Rail Western Orange 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$2.5Indicative fare
47 minEstimated time
13Stations
0Interchanges

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

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from 87th to Western (Orange) is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 24 km in 47 minutes across 13 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 Halsted Orange 0 · 5 min

  10. 10
    Halsted (Orange)#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail Ashland Orange 0 · 3 min

  11. 11
    Ashland (Orange)#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail 35th Archer 0 · 3 min

  12. 12
    35th/Archer#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail Western Orange 0 · 5 min

  13. 13
    Western (Orange)#F9461C 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 Western (Orange)?

There are 13 stations on this route, covering approximately 24 km.

How long does 87th to Western (Orange) take?

The estimated journey time is 47 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.