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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
Mon, Jul 21, 2025
  • LindenWheelchair accessible2:08 PM
  • CentralNot wheelchair accessible2:11 PM
  • NoyesNot wheelchair accessible2:13 PM
  • FosterNot wheelchair accessible2:14 PM
  • DavisWheelchair accessible2:16 PM
  • DempsterNot wheelchair accessible2:18 PM
  • MainNot wheelchair accessible2:18 PM
  • South BoulevardNot wheelchair accessible2:20 PM
  • HowardWheelchair accessible2:22 PM
  • Wilson-South OuterWheelchair accessible2:33 PM
  • BelmontWheelchair accessible2:40 PM
  • WellingtonWheelchair accessible2:41 PM
  • DiverseyWheelchair accessible2:43 PM
  • FullertonWheelchair accessible2:45 PM
  • ArmitageWheelchair accessible2:47 PM
  • SedgwickWheelchair accessible2:50 PM
  • ChicagoWheelchair accessible2:54 PM
  • Merchandise MartWheelchair accessible2:56 PM
  • Clark / LakeWheelchair accessible2:59 PM
  • State / LakeNot wheelchair accessible3:00 PM
  • Washington / WabashWheelchair accessible3:01 PM
  • Adams / WabashNot wheelchair accessible3:03 PM
  • Harold Washington LibraryWheelchair accessible3:05 PM
  • LaSalle / Van BurenNot wheelchair accessible3:05 PM
  • QuincyWheelchair accessible3:07 PM
  • Washington / WellsWheelchair accessible3:08 PM
  • Merchandise MartWheelchair accessible3:11 PM
  • ChicagoWheelchair accessible3:14 PM
  • SedgwickWheelchair accessible3:16 PM
  • ArmitageWheelchair accessible3:21 PM
  • FullertonWheelchair accessible3:23 PM
  • DiverseyWheelchair accessible3:24 PM
  • WellingtonWheelchair accessible3:26 PM
  • BelmontWheelchair accessible3:28 PM
  • Wilson-North OuterWheelchair accessible3:34 PM
  • HowardWheelchair accessible3:45 PM
  • South BoulevardNot wheelchair accessible3:47 PM
  • MainNot wheelchair accessible3:49 PM
  • DempsterNot wheelchair accessible3:50 PM
  • DavisWheelchair accessible3:52 PM
  • FosterNot wheelchair accessible3:54 PM
  • NoyesNot wheelchair accessible3:55 PM
  • CentralNot wheelchair accessible3:56 PM
  • LindenWheelchair accessible3:58 PM
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    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 2:08 PM, and arrives at Linden at 3:58 PM. 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, 233 riders reported on the on-time performance of the Purple 'L'. Compared to other CTA lines, the Purple 'L' is ranked 71 out of 134 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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