Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail Chicago Blue 0 to Cta Rail Kedzie Brown 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$2.5Indicative fare
31 minEstimated time
19Stations
0Interchanges

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

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Chicago (Blue) to Kedzie (Brown) is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 16 km in 31 minutes across 19 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
    Chicago (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Grand Blue 0 · 1 min

  2. 2
    Grand (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · 3 min

  3. 3
    Clark/Lake#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Merchandise Mart Brown Purple 0 · — min

  4. 4
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Chicago Brown Purple 0 · 1 min

  5. 5
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Sedgwick Brown Purple 0 · 3 min

  6. 6
    Sedgwick (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Armitage Brown Purple 0 · 2 min

  7. 7
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Fullerton 0 · 1 min

  8. 8
    Fullerton#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Belmont Red Brown Purple 0 · 3 min

  9. 9
    Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Southport 0 · 1 min

  10. 10
    Southport#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Paulina 0 · 1 min

  11. 11
    Paulina#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Addison Brown 0 · — min

  12. 12
    Addison (Brown)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Irving Park Brown 0 · 1 min

  13. 13
    Irving Park (Brown)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Montrose Brown 0 · 1 min

  14. 14
    Montrose (Brown)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Damen Brown 0 · 1 min

  15. 15
    Damen (Brown)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Western Brown 0 · 1 min

  16. 16
    Western (Brown)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Rockwell 0 · — min

  17. 17
    Rockwell#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Francisco 0 · 1 min

  18. 18
    Francisco#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Brown 0 · 1 min

  19. 19
    Kedzie (Brown)#62361B Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

  • Check operator service notices before travelling.
  • Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
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Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between Chicago (Blue) and Kedzie (Brown)?

There are 19 stations on this route, covering approximately 16 km.

How long does Chicago (Blue) to Kedzie (Brown) take?

The estimated journey time is 31 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 Chicago (Blue)?

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