Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail Division 0 to Cta Rail Dempster Skokie 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$2.5Indicative fare
53 minEstimated time
14Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #00A1DE → #62361B → #522398 → #F9E300 · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Division to Dempster-Skokie is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 27 km in 53 minutes across 14 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
    Division#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Chicago Blue 0 · 2 min

  2. 2
    Chicago (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Grand Blue 0 · 1 min

  3. 3
    Grand (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · 3 min

  4. 4
    Clark/Lake#62361B Line

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

  5. 5
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Chicago Brown Purple 0 · 1 min

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

    Next: Cta Rail Sedgwick Brown Purple 0 · 3 min

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

    Next: Cta Rail Armitage Brown Purple 0 · 2 min

  8. 8
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Fullerton 0 · 1 min

  9. 9
    Fullerton#62361B Line

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

  10. 10
    Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Wilson 0 · 5 min

  11. 11
    Wilson#522398 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Howard 0 · 12 min

  12. 12
    Howard#F9E300 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Oakton Skokie 0 · 12 min

  13. 13
    Oakton-Skokie#F9E300 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Dempster Skokie 0 · 2 min

  14. 14
    Dempster-Skokie#F9E300 Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

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  • Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
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Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between Division and Dempster-Skokie?

There are 14 stations on this route, covering approximately 27 km.

How long does Division to Dempster-Skokie take?

The estimated journey time is 53 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 Division?

Division facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.