Route overview
The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Kimball to Montrose (Blue) is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 27 km in 53 minutes across 29 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
- 1Kimball#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Brown 0 · — min
- 2Kedzie (Brown)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Francisco 0 · 1 min
- 3Francisco#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Rockwell 0 · 1 min
- 4Rockwell#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Western Brown 0 · — min
- 5Western (Brown)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Damen Brown 0 · 1 min
- 6Damen (Brown)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Montrose Brown 0 · 1 min
- 7Montrose (Brown)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Irving Park Brown 0 · 1 min
- 8Irving Park (Brown)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Addison Brown 0 · 1 min
- 9Addison (Brown)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Paulina 0 · — min
- 10Paulina#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Southport 0 · 1 min
- 11Southport#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Belmont Red Brown Purple 0 · 1 min
- 12Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Fullerton 0 · 3 min
- 13Fullerton#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Armitage Brown Purple 0 · 1 min
- 14Armitage (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Sedgwick Brown Purple 0 · 2 min
- 15Sedgwick (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Chicago Brown Purple 0 · 3 min
- 16Chicago (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Merchandise Mart Brown Purple 0 · 1 min
- 17Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · — min
- 18Clark/Lake#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Grand Blue 0 · 3 min
- 19Grand (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Chicago Blue 0 · 1 min
- 20Chicago (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Division 0 · 2 min
- 21Division#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Damen Blue 0 · 2 min
- 22Damen (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Western Blue O Hare Branch 0 · 2 min
- 23Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail California Blue 0 · 2 min
- 24California (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Logan Square 0 · 2 min
- 25Logan Square#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Belmont Blue 0 · 2 min
- 26Belmont (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Addison Blue 0 · 1 min
- 27Addison (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Irving Park Blue 0 · 2 min
- 28Irving Park (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Montrose Blue 0 · 2 min
- 29Montrose (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Terminal station
Travel tips
- Check operator service notices before travelling.
- Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
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Frequently asked questions
How many stations are between Kimball and Montrose (Blue)?
There are 29 stations on this route, covering approximately 27 km.
How long does Kimball to Montrose (Blue) take?
The estimated journey time is 53 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 Kimball?
Kimball facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.