Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail Oakton Skokie 0 to Cta Rail Montrose Blue 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$5Indicative fare
69 minEstimated time
21Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #F9E300 → #522398 → #62361B → #00A1DE · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Oakton-Skokie to Montrose (Blue) is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 35 km in 69 minutes across 21 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
    Oakton-Skokie#F9E300 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Howard 0 · 12 min

  2. 2
    Howard#F9E300 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Wilson 0 · 12 min

  3. 3
    Wilson#522398 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Belmont Red Brown Purple 0 · 5 min

  4. 4
    Belmont (Red/Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Fullerton 0 · 3 min

  5. 5
    Fullerton#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Armitage Brown Purple 0 · 1 min

  6. 6
    Armitage (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Sedgwick Brown Purple 0 · 2 min

  7. 7
    Sedgwick (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Chicago Brown Purple 0 · 3 min

  8. 8
    Chicago (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Merchandise Mart Brown Purple 0 · 1 min

  9. 9
    Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · — min

  10. 10
    Clark/Lake#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Grand Blue 0 · 3 min

  11. 11
    Grand (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Chicago Blue 0 · 1 min

  12. 12
    Chicago (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Division 0 · 2 min

  13. 13
    Division#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Damen Blue 0 · 2 min

  14. 14
    Damen (Blue)#00A1DE Line

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

  15. 15
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail California Blue 0 · 2 min

  16. 16
    California (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Logan Square 0 · 2 min

  17. 17
    Logan Square#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Belmont Blue 0 · 2 min

  18. 18
    Belmont (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Addison Blue 0 · 1 min

  19. 19
    Addison (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Irving Park Blue 0 · 2 min

  20. 20
    Irving Park (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Montrose Blue 0 · 2 min

  21. 21
    Montrose (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 Oakton-Skokie and Montrose (Blue)?

There are 21 stations on this route, covering approximately 35 km.

How long does Oakton-Skokie to Montrose (Blue) take?

The estimated journey time is 69 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 Oakton-Skokie?

Oakton-Skokie facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.