Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail Garfield Green 0 to Cta Rail 87th 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$2.5Indicative fare
45 minEstimated time
16Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #009B3A → #F9461C → #C60C30 · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Garfield (Green) to 87th is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 23 km in 45 minutes across 16 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
    Garfield (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 51st 0 · 1 min

  2. 2
    51st#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 47th Green 0 · 1 min

  3. 3
    47th (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 43rd 0 · 1 min

  4. 4
    43rd#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Indiana 0 · 1 min

  5. 5
    Indiana#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 35th Bronzeville Iit 0 · 2 min

  6. 6
    35th-Bronzeville-IIT#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cermak Mccormick Place 0 · 4 min

  7. 7
    Cermak-McCormick Place#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Roosevelt 0 · 3 min

  8. 8
    Roosevelt#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cermak Chinatown 0 · 3 min

  9. 9
    Cermak-Chinatown#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Sox 35th 0 · 4 min

  10. 10
    Sox-35th#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 47th Red 0 · 4 min

  11. 11
    47th (Red)#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Garfield Red 0 · 3 min

  12. 12
    Garfield (Red)#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 63rd 0 · 3 min

  13. 13
    63rd#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 69th 0 · 2 min

  14. 14
    69th#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 79th 0 · 3 min

  15. 15
    79th#C60C30 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 87th 0 · 3 min

  16. 16
    87th#C60C30 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 Garfield (Green) and 87th?

There are 16 stations on this route, covering approximately 23 km.

How long does Garfield (Green) to 87th take?

The estimated journey time is 45 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 Garfield (Green)?

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