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Howard Line

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CTA 'L' PURPLE LINE Chicago 'l' Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' (Howard ) has 9 stations departing from Main and ending at Linden.

Choose any of the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' stations below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Howard (9 stops)

  • Main

  • Central-Purple

  • Davis

  • Howard

  • Noyes

  • Foster

  • Dempster

  • South Boulevard

  • Linden

PURPLE LINE FAQ

  • What time does the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' start operating?

    Services on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' start at 5:08 AM on Saturday.

  • What time does the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' stop working?

    Services on the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' stop at 1:20 AM on Sunday.

  • What time does the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' arrive?

    When does the Howard Chicago 'L' line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Howard Chicago 'L' line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the CTA 'L' PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line run on Veterans Day?

    The PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L''s operating hours on Veterans Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' station near me?

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PURPLE LINE Chicago 'l' Schedule

PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' line operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 9:29 AM - 1:27 AM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Sun6:05 AM - 1:20 AM15 - 19
Mon9:29 AM - 1:27 AM12 - 239
Tue9:29 AM - 1:27 AM12 - 239
Wed9:29 AM - 1:27 AM12 - 239
Thu9:29 AM - 1:27 AM12 - 239
Fri9:29 AM - 2:07 AM12 - 216
Sat5:08 AM - 1:50 AM15

CTA 'L' Chicago 'l' Service Alerts

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PURPLE LINE line Chicago 'L' fare

CTA 'L' PURPLE LINE (Howard ) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about CTA 'L' tickets costs please check the Moovit app or CTA 'L'’s official website.

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PURPLE LINE (CTA 'L')

The first stop of the PURPLE LINE Chicago 'L' route is Main and the last stop is Linden. PURPLE LINE (Howard ) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: PURPLE LINE has 9 stations and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 minutes.

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