Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail King Drive 0 to Cta Rail 35th Archer 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$2.5Indicative fare
32 minEstimated time
12Stations
0Interchanges

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

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from King Drive to 35th/Archer is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 16 km in 32 minutes across 12 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
    King Drive#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Garfield Green 0 · 3 min

  2. 2
    Garfield (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 51st 0 · 1 min

  3. 3
    51st#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 47th Green 0 · 1 min

  4. 4
    47th (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail 43rd 0 · 1 min

  5. 5
    43rd#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Indiana 0 · 1 min

  6. 6
    Indiana#009B3A Line

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

  7. 7
    35th-Bronzeville-IIT#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cermak Mccormick Place 0 · 4 min

  8. 8
    Cermak-McCormick Place#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Roosevelt 0 · 3 min

  9. 9
    Roosevelt#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail Halsted Orange 0 · 5 min

  10. 10
    Halsted (Orange)#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail Ashland Orange 0 · 3 min

  11. 11
    Ashland (Orange)#F9461C Line

    Next: Cta Rail 35th Archer 0 · 3 min

  12. 12
    35th/Archer#F9461C 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 King Drive and 35th/Archer?

There are 12 stations on this route, covering approximately 16 km.

How long does King Drive to 35th/Archer take?

The estimated journey time is 32 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 King Drive?

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