Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail Oak Park Blue 0 to Cta Rail Ridgeland 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$2.5Indicative fare
54 minEstimated time
28Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #00A1DE → #62361B → #009B3A · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Oak Park (Blue) to Ridgeland is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 27 km in 54 minutes across 28 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
    Oak Park (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Austin Blue 0 · 2 min

  2. 2
    Austin (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cicero Blue 0 · 5 min

  3. 3
    Cicero (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Pulaski Blue 0 · 3 min

  4. 4
    Pulaski (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Homan 0 · 3 min

  5. 5
    Kedzie-Homan#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Western Blue Forest Park Branch 0 · 2 min

  6. 6
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Illinois Medical District 0 · 2 min

  7. 7
    Illinois Medical District#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Racine 0 · 2 min

  8. 8
    Racine#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Uic Halsted 0 · 1 min

  9. 9
    UIC-Halsted#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clinton Blue 0 · 1 min

  10. 10
    Clinton (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Lasalle 0 · 1 min

  11. 11
    LaSalle#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Jackson Blue 0 · — min

  12. 12
    Jackson (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Monroe Blue 0 · — min

  13. 13
    Monroe (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Washington 0 · — min

  14. 14
    Washington#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · — min

  15. 15
    Clark/Lake#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clinton Green Pink 0 · 1 min

  16. 16
    Clinton (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Morgan Green Pink 0 · 1 min

  17. 17
    Morgan (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Ashland Green Pink 0 · 2 min

  18. 18
    Ashland (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Damen Green 0 · 1 min

  19. 19
    Damen (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail California Green 0 · 3 min

  20. 20
    California (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Green 0 · 1 min

  21. 21
    Kedzie (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Conservatory Central Park Drive 0 · 1 min

  22. 22
    Conservatory-Central Park Drive#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Pulaski Green 0 · 1 min

  23. 23
    Pulaski (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cicero Green 0 · 3 min

  24. 24
    Cicero (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Laramie 0 · 1 min

  25. 25
    Laramie#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Central Green 0 · 1 min

  26. 26
    Central (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Austin Green 0 · 1 min

  27. 27
    Austin (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Ridgeland 0 · 1 min

  28. 28
    Ridgeland#009B3A 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 Oak Park (Blue) and Ridgeland?

There are 28 stations on this route, covering approximately 27 km.

How long does Oak Park (Blue) to Ridgeland take?

The estimated journey time is 54 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 Oak Park (Blue)?

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