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CTA Purple 'L'

Purple Line

68 % on time

CTA Purple 'L' Stop List and Next Departures

The CTA Purple - Purple Line 'L' serves 44 'L' stops in the Chicago area departing from Linden and ending at Linden. Scroll down to see upcoming Purple 'L' times at each stop and the next scheduled Purple 'L' times will be displayed. The full Purple 'L' schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.

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Stops
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
  • LindenWheelchair accessible5:05 AM
  • CentralNot wheelchair accessible5:08 AM
  • NoyesNot wheelchair accessible5:10 AM
  • FosterNot wheelchair accessible5:11 AM
  • DavisWheelchair accessible5:13 AM
  • DempsterNot wheelchair accessible5:15 AM
  • MainNot wheelchair accessible5:15 AM
  • South BoulevardNot wheelchair accessible5:17 AM
  • HowardWheelchair accessible5:19 AM
  • Wilson-South OuterWheelchair accessible5:25 AM
  • BelmontWheelchair accessible5:30 AM
  • WellingtonWheelchair accessible5:31 AM
  • DiverseyWheelchair accessible5:33 AM
  • FullertonWheelchair accessible5:35 AM
  • ArmitageWheelchair accessible5:37 AM
  • SedgwickWheelchair accessible5:40 AM
  • ChicagoWheelchair accessible5:44 AM
  • Merchandise MartWheelchair accessible5:46 AM
  • Clark / LakeWheelchair accessible5:49 AM
  • State / LakeNot wheelchair accessible5:50 AM
  • Washington / WabashWheelchair accessible5:51 AM
  • Adams / WabashNot wheelchair accessible5:53 AM
  • Harold Washington LibraryWheelchair accessible5:55 AM
  • LaSalle / Van BurenNot wheelchair accessible5:55 AM
  • QuincyWheelchair accessible5:57 AM
  • Washington / WellsWheelchair accessible5:58 AM
  • Merchandise MartWheelchair accessible6:01 AM
  • ChicagoWheelchair accessible6:04 AM
  • SedgwickWheelchair accessible6:06 AM
  • ArmitageWheelchair accessible6:11 AM
  • FullertonWheelchair accessible6:13 AM
  • DiverseyWheelchair accessible6:14 AM
  • WellingtonWheelchair accessible6:16 AM
  • BelmontWheelchair accessible6:18 AM
  • Wilson-North OuterWheelchair accessible6:23 AM
  • HowardWheelchair accessible6:28 AM
  • South BoulevardNot wheelchair accessible6:30 AM
  • MainNot wheelchair accessible6:32 AM
  • DempsterNot wheelchair accessible6:33 AM
  • DavisWheelchair accessible6:35 AM
  • FosterNot wheelchair accessible6:37 AM
  • NoyesNot wheelchair accessible6:38 AM
  • CentralNot wheelchair accessible6:39 AM
  • LindenWheelchair accessible6:41 AM
  • CTA Purple Line map

    CTA Purple 'L' route map

    The CTA Purple - Purple Line 'L' route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA Purple 'L' to help you plan your trip on CTA. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the Purple 'L' is approaching your stop.

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    CTA Purple 'L' Service Alerts

    Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the Purple 'L' schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the 'L' route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by CTA so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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    CTA Purple 'L' Service Frequency

    The next Purple 'L' leaves Linden at 5:05 AM, and arrives at Linden at 6:41 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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    CTA Purple 'L' On-Time Performance

    68 % on time

    68% of riders report that the CTA Purple 'L' arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 305 riders reported on the on-time performance of the Purple 'L'. Compared to other CTA lines, the Purple 'L' is ranked 74 out of 131 CTA lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official CTA metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the Purple by opening the Transit app.

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