Chicago ‘L’ route overview

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

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$5Indicative fare
43 minEstimated time
22Stations
0Interchanges

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

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Irving Park (Blue) to Montrose (Brown) is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 22 km in 43 minutes across 22 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
    Irving Park (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Addison Blue 0 · 2 min

  2. 2
    Addison (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Belmont Blue 0 · 1 min

  3. 3
    Belmont (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Logan Square 0 · 2 min

  4. 4
    Logan Square#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail California Blue 0 · 2 min

  5. 5
    California (Blue)#00A1DE Line

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

  6. 6
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Damen Blue 0 · 2 min

  7. 7
    Damen (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Division 0 · 2 min

  8. 8
    Division#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Chicago Blue 0 · 2 min

  9. 9
    Chicago (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Grand Blue 0 · 1 min

  10. 10
    Grand (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · 3 min

  11. 11
    Clark/Lake#62361B Line

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

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

    Next: Cta Rail Chicago Brown Purple 0 · 1 min

  13. 13
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Sedgwick Brown Purple 0 · 3 min

  14. 14
    Sedgwick (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Armitage Brown Purple 0 · 2 min

  15. 15
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Fullerton 0 · 1 min

  16. 16
    Fullerton#62361B Line

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

  17. 17
    Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Southport 0 · 1 min

  18. 18
    Southport#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Paulina 0 · 1 min

  19. 19
    Paulina#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Addison Brown 0 · — min

  20. 20
    Addison (Brown)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Irving Park Brown 0 · 1 min

  21. 21
    Irving Park (Brown)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Montrose Brown 0 · 1 min

  22. 22
    Montrose (Brown)#62361B Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

How long does Irving Park (Blue) to Montrose (Brown) take?

The estimated journey time is 43 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 Irving Park (Blue)?

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