Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail Addison Blue 0 to Cta Rail Austin Green 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$5Indicative fare
44 minEstimated time
22Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #00A1DE → #62361B → #009B3A · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Addison (Blue) to Austin (Green) is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 22 km in 44 minutes across 22 stations.

Chicago ‘L’ timings and fare

First trainCheck operator
Last trainCheck operator
Indicative fare$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
    Addison (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Belmont Blue 0 · 1 min

  2. 2
    Belmont (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Logan Square 0 · 2 min

  3. 3
    Logan Square#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail California Blue 0 · 2 min

  4. 4
    California (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Western Blue O Hare Branch 0 · 2 min

  5. 5
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Damen Blue 0 · 2 min

  6. 6
    Damen (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Division 0 · 2 min

  7. 7
    Division#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Chicago Blue 0 · 2 min

  8. 8
    Chicago (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Grand Blue 0 · 1 min

  9. 9
    Grand (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · 3 min

  10. 10
    Clark/Lake#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clinton Green Pink 0 · 1 min

  11. 11
    Clinton (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Morgan Green Pink 0 · 1 min

  12. 12
    Morgan (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Ashland Green Pink 0 · 2 min

  13. 13
    Ashland (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Damen Green 0 · 1 min

  14. 14
    Damen (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail California Green 0 · 3 min

  15. 15
    California (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Green 0 · 1 min

  16. 16
    Kedzie (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Conservatory Central Park Drive 0 · 1 min

  17. 17
    Conservatory-Central Park Drive#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Pulaski Green 0 · 1 min

  18. 18
    Pulaski (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cicero Green 0 · 3 min

  19. 19
    Cicero (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Laramie 0 · 1 min

  20. 20
    Laramie#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Central Green 0 · 1 min

  21. 21
    Central (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Austin Green 0 · 1 min

  22. 22
    Austin (Green)#009B3A Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

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Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between Addison (Blue) and Austin (Green)?

There are 22 stations on this route, covering approximately 22 km.

How long does Addison (Blue) to Austin (Green) take?

The estimated journey time is 44 minutes under normal operating conditions.

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

$5.00 O'Hare fare 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 Addison (Blue)?

Addison (Blue) facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.