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, …

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 League Baseball …

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 city from one …

Oct 27, 2025 · 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.

1 day ago · The State/Lake ‘L’ station in the Loop will close starting Jan. 5, the Chicago Department of Transportation said Thursday. The 120-year-old CTA station, one of the system’s most heavily used ...

Find CTA transit route information and bus and train route timetables and schedule information.

The Chicago "L" is a rapid transit system that serves the city of Chicago and seven of its surrounding suburbs. The system is operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

Bus and train routes The CTA System Map shows both CTA Bus and Rail lines, as well as connecting services provided by other transit agencies in Chicago and surrounding communities.