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, …

The Red Line is one of two lines operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is the only CTA "L" line that goes to both Wrigley Field and Rate Field, the homes of Chicago's Major …

View a map of metro lines and stations for Chicago L system.

Explore the Chicago L: maps (PDF & 2025), stations, lines, schedules, ticket prices, passes, airport connections, history, and travel tips.

Become the ultimate urban explorer and tour Chicago by ‘L’ train, part of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). It’s easy to navigate, kind to your wallet, and gives you the chance to see the …

3 days ago · Chicago’s main train system is colloquially referred to as “the L.” It consists of eight train lines—Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Orange, Pink, Purple, and Yellow.

Jun 14, 2025 · Local residents refer to the CTA train as the “L” train and according to transitchicago.com, the nickname ‘L’ is short for “elevated,” since many parts of the system run …

Oct 22, 2025 · Chicago-area residents and visitors will have to find alternative modes of transportation in the Loop, as most CTA trains will not be operating in the downtown area.

Comprehensive resource for information on the Chicago rapid transit system -- the 'L' -- including history, stations, rolling stock, maps, current news, FAQ, vocabulary, and more!

Apr 11, 2022 · In this guide we'll take you through how to buy tickets for the L, making sure you're on the right train, riding the historic Loop and which station to use for all of Chicago's top …