Route overview
The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Howard to Francisco is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 15 km in 30 minutes across 12 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
- 1Howard#F9E300 Line
Next: Cta Rail Wilson 0 · 12 min
- 2Wilson#522398 Line
Next: Cta Rail Belmont Red Brown Purple 0 · 5 min
- 3Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Southport 0 · 1 min
- 4Southport#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Paulina 0 · 1 min
- 5Paulina#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Addison Brown 0 · — min
- 6Addison (Brown)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Irving Park Brown 0 · 1 min
- 7Irving Park (Brown)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Montrose Brown 0 · 1 min
- 8Montrose (Brown)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Damen Brown 0 · 1 min
- 9Damen (Brown)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Western Brown 0 · 1 min
- 10Western (Brown)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Rockwell 0 · — min
- 11Rockwell#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Francisco 0 · 1 min
- 12Francisco#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 Howard and Francisco?
There are 12 stations on this route, covering approximately 15 km.
How long does Howard to Francisco take?
The estimated journey time is 30 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 Howard?
Howard facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.