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CTA Orange 'L'

Orange Line

CTA Orange 'L' Stop List and Next Departures

The CTA Orange - Orange Line 'L' serves 23 'L' stops in the Chicago area departing from Midway and ending at Midway. Scroll down to see upcoming Orange 'L' times at each stop and the next scheduled Orange 'L' times will be displayed. The full Orange 'L' schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

CTA Orange Line map

CTA Orange 'L' route map

The CTA Orange - Orange Line 'L' route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA Orange '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 Orange 'L' is approaching your stop.

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CTA Orange 'L' Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the Orange '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 Orange 'L' Service Frequency

The next Orange 'L' leaves Midway at 12:35 AM, and arrives at Midway at 1:33 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA Orange 'L' On-Time Performance

82 % on time

82% of riders report that the CTA Orange 'L' arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 191 riders reported on the on-time performance of the Orange 'L'. Compared to other CTA lines, the Orange 'L' is ranked 15 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 Orange by opening the Transit app.

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CTA Orange 'L' FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA Orange 'L' depart from Midway?

    The next Orange 'L' leaves Midway at 12:35 AM, and arrives at Midway at 1:33 AM. The total trip time for the next CTA Orange 'L' is 58 min.

  • Is the CTA Orange 'L' running on time, early or late?

    You can track your 'L' on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA Orange schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA Orange 'L' arrive?

    You can see the next CTA Orange 'L' times in the app as well as future departure times for the Orange 'L'.

  • How many 'L' stops are there for the CTA Orange 'L'?

    There are 23 stops on the CTA Orange 'L'.

  • Is the CTA Orange 'L' usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA Orange 'L' crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the 'L' will be when it gets to your 'L' stop.

  • Is the CTA Orange 'L' currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA Orange 'L' in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest CTA Orange 'L' stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest Orange 'L' stop to where you are.

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