Route overview
The Chicago ‘L’ journey from California (Blue) to Dempster-Skokie is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 30 km in 60 minutes across 17 stations.
Chicago ‘L’ timings and fare
Transit fares, passes and concessions vary by agency and payment method. Confirm the current fare with the official operator.
Station-by-station route
- 1California (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Western Blue O Hare Branch 0 · 2 min
- 2Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Damen Blue 0 · 2 min
- 3Damen (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Division 0 · 2 min
- 4Division#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Chicago Blue 0 · 2 min
- 5Chicago (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Grand Blue 0 · 1 min
- 6Grand (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · 3 min
- 7Clark/Lake#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Merchandise Mart Brown Purple 0 · — min
- 8Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Chicago Brown Purple 0 · 1 min
- 9Chicago (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Sedgwick Brown Purple 0 · 3 min
- 10Sedgwick (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Armitage Brown Purple 0 · 2 min
- 11Armitage (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Fullerton 0 · 1 min
- 12Fullerton#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Belmont Red Brown Purple 0 · 3 min
- 13Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Wilson 0 · 5 min
- 14Wilson#522398 Line
Next: Cta Rail Howard 0 · 12 min
- 15Howard#F9E300 Line
Next: Cta Rail Oakton Skokie 0 · 12 min
- 16Oakton-Skokie#F9E300 Line
Next: Cta Rail Dempster Skokie 0 · 2 min
- 17Dempster-Skokie#F9E300 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 California (Blue) and Dempster-Skokie?
There are 17 stations on this route, covering approximately 30 km.
How long does California (Blue) to Dempster-Skokie take?
The estimated journey time is 60 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 California (Blue)?
California (Blue) facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.