Route overview
The Chicago ‘L’ journey from California (Blue) to Wellington (Brown/Purple) is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 14 km in 27 minutes across 14 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 Wellington Brown Purple 0 · — min
- 14Wellington (Brown/Purple)#62361B 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 Wellington (Brown/Purple)?
There are 14 stations on this route, covering approximately 14 km.
How long does California (Blue) to Wellington (Brown/Purple) take?
The estimated journey time is 27 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.