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Operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), it is the fourth-largest rapid transit system in the United States in terms of total route length, at 102.8 miles (165.4 km) long as of 2014, [1] [note 1] and the third-busiest rapid transit system in the United States after the New York City Subway and the Washington Metro. [5]
CTA's train system is known as the 'L' (a now-official name originally short for "elevated"). Trains serve over 140 stations located throughout the city and nearby suburbs, on elevated railways, in subways, or on the ground. Enter the station and pay fare.
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- How Do I Take The L in Chicago?
- Chicago’s Other Trains
- Basics of L Train Lines and Directions
- CTA L Train Tracking
- Riding The Train — Boarding to Exiting
- The L Train Lines, in Detail
- Transfers on Chicago’s L
- Safety on The L
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Fine, we’ll give you the short version. But you’re going to ask questions, and we’re going to tell you to read the rest of this post. First, figure out where you need to go and make sure you need to take the L. Use Google Maps. It should tell you to take the Red Line, Blue Line, Green Line, Brown Line, Orange Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, or Yellow...
There are two train systems that operate in Chicago that are not the L. The first that most Americans are familiar with is Amtrak, the nationwide train system. Amtrak uses one stop in Chicago, Union Station. Amtrak has nothing to do with L or the other Chicago transportation infrastructure. You’ll need a separate ticket anytime you want to use Amtr...
We’ll explain more about the individual lines below. First, we want to give a very basic overview of the essentials you need to navigate the L. (It might be helpful to read up on Chicago’s grid system as part of this background.) You can roughly divide Chicago into four sections: Downtown(the Loop), the North Side, the South Side, and the West Side...
There are a few different ways to track trains. Personally, I prefer Google Maps. Just click the train station. Depending on your settings, you’ll either go straight to the train listing or you’ll need to click “Subway Services” to see the times. An alternative app is “Transit Stop.” I used to use this one, but I’ve never found it intuitive. You ca...
There are basic protocols to be followed to ensure that everyone gets where they’re going in an efficient manner. Trains in Chicago operate on the right side, like cars. Some stations use a single platform with two trains on opposite sides (make sure you board the right one). Some use two platforms with the two trains on the outside (make sure you ...
All of the L train lines are named after colors, and they’re referred to by those colors and those colors only. This isn’t a complete guide to every individual line. Such a guide would be tantamount to a guide to the entire city, given the coverage area of Chicago’s trains. Rather, this section just seeks to give you a basic understanding of the li...
Sometimes one train won’t get you where you need to go, and you’ll need to transfer to a different line or to a bus. There are a few different transfers you can make when riding the Chicago L. We’re going to break these into transfers between L trains and transfers to/from L trains from/to other types of transit.
Safety is a big, and legitimate, concern for anyone riding public transit in any big city. And truthfully, I’m a little torn about how to handle it on this site. The standard tourist pitch is “if it’s somewhere we’re telling you to go, you’ll be 100% safe going there.” That’s BS for two reasons. First, you’re not 100% safe from crime anywhere popul...
This is a quick reference for people who want to know what L stops are closest to major tourist destinations. We always recommend using Google Maps to navigate Chicago. Where we say “Other Lines,” we’re not including the Purple Line (outside of rush periods) or Yellow Line. 1. Chinatown — Red Line Cermak-Chinatown 2. Guaranteed Rate Field — Red Lin...
The Chicago Metro, also known as the Chicago “L”, consists of eight lines. Seven of these lines run through a section of downtown known as the “Loop” – a rectangle about 2 miles (3 kilometres) long. This is the busiest section of the Chicago subway system.
The Chicago L is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chicago, United States. It began operation in June 1892, making it the second oldest rapid transit system in America. Eight lines and 143 stations serve the passengers of the L (abbreviation from elevated).
Jan 21, 2023 · Learn how to use Chicago's L, see where the L goes and get top tips for using the network in this comprehensive Chicago L train travel guide. If you're visiting Chicago, the L train is a quick, easy and affordable way to get around the city.
May 21, 2023 · In the city, the “L” train is the most well-liked mode of public transportation thanks to its extensive network of routes, 145 stations, and certain lines’ 24-hour service. With routes that go both inside the city and to the outskirts, the bus system offers a more specialized kind of transportation.
