Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail Damen Brown 0 to Cta Rail Irving Park Blue 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$5Indicative fare
44 minEstimated time
23Stations
0Interchanges

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

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Damen (Brown) to Irving Park (Blue) is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 22 km in 44 minutes across 23 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
    Damen (Brown)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Montrose Brown 0 · 1 min

  2. 2
    Montrose (Brown)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Irving Park Brown 0 · 1 min

  3. 3
    Irving Park (Brown)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Addison Brown 0 · 1 min

  4. 4
    Addison (Brown)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Paulina 0 · — min

  5. 5
    Paulina#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Southport 0 · 1 min

  6. 6
    Southport#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Belmont Red Brown Purple 0 · 1 min

  7. 7
    Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Fullerton 0 · 3 min

  8. 8
    Fullerton#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Armitage Brown Purple 0 · 1 min

  9. 9
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Sedgwick Brown Purple 0 · 2 min

  10. 10
    Sedgwick (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Chicago Brown Purple 0 · 3 min

  11. 11
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Merchandise Mart Brown Purple 0 · 1 min

  12. 12
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · — min

  13. 13
    Clark/Lake#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Grand Blue 0 · 3 min

  14. 14
    Grand (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Chicago Blue 0 · 1 min

  15. 15
    Chicago (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Division 0 · 2 min

  16. 16
    Division#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Damen Blue 0 · 2 min

  17. 17
    Damen (Blue)#00A1DE Line

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

  18. 18
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail California Blue 0 · 2 min

  19. 19
    California (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Logan Square 0 · 2 min

  20. 20
    Logan Square#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Belmont Blue 0 · 2 min

  21. 21
    Belmont (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Addison Blue 0 · 1 min

  22. 22
    Addison (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Irving Park Blue 0 · 2 min

  23. 23
    Irving Park (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

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Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between Damen (Brown) and Irving Park (Blue)?

There are 23 stations on this route, covering approximately 22 km.

How long does Damen (Brown) to Irving Park (Blue) 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 Damen (Brown)?

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