Route overview
The Chicago ‘L’ journey from O'Hare to Dempster-Skokie is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 50 km in 99 minutes across 27 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
- 1O'Hare#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Rosemont 0 · 7 min
- 2Rosemont#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Cumberland 0 · 3 min
- 3Cumberland#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Harlem Blue O Hare Branch 0 · 4 min
- 4Harlem (Blue - O'Hare Branch)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Jefferson Park Transit Center 0 · 8 min
- 5Jefferson Park Transit Center#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Montrose Blue 0 · 3 min
- 6Montrose (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Irving Park Blue 0 · 2 min
- 7Irving Park (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Addison Blue 0 · 2 min
- 8Addison (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Belmont Blue 0 · 1 min
- 9Belmont (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Logan Square 0 · 2 min
- 10Logan Square#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail California Blue 0 · 2 min
- 11California (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Western Blue O Hare Branch 0 · 2 min
- 12Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Damen Blue 0 · 2 min
- 13Damen (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Division 0 · 2 min
- 14Division#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Chicago Blue 0 · 2 min
- 15Chicago (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Grand Blue 0 · 1 min
- 16Grand (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · 3 min
- 17Clark/Lake#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Merchandise Mart Brown Purple 0 · — min
- 18Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Chicago Brown Purple 0 · 1 min
- 19Chicago (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Sedgwick Brown Purple 0 · 3 min
- 20Sedgwick (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Armitage Brown Purple 0 · 2 min
- 21Armitage (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Fullerton 0 · 1 min
- 22Fullerton#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Belmont Red Brown Purple 0 · 3 min
- 23Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple)#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Wilson 0 · 5 min
- 24Wilson#522398 Line
Next: Cta Rail Howard 0 · 12 min
- 25Howard#F9E300 Line
Next: Cta Rail Oakton Skokie 0 · 12 min
- 26Oakton-Skokie#F9E300 Line
Next: Cta Rail Dempster Skokie 0 · 2 min
- 27Dempster-Skokie#F9E300 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 O'Hare and Dempster-Skokie?
There are 27 stations on this route, covering approximately 50 km.
How long does O'Hare to Dempster-Skokie take?
The estimated journey time is 99 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 O'Hare?
O'Hare facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.