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Blue Line

Chicago \L\
Metro 43.3 km

Blue Line Stations (0)

O'Hare
Rosemont
Cumberland
Harlem
Jefferson Park
Montrose
Irving Park
Addison
Belmont
Logan Square
California
Western
Damen
Division
Chicago
Grand
Clark/Lake
Washington
Monroe
Jackson
LaSalle
Clinton
UIC–Halsted
Racine
Illinois Medical District
Western
Kedzie–Homan
Pulaski
Cicero
Austin
Oak Park
Harlem
Forest Park

Blue Line Info

  • Network Chicago \L\
  • Operation Started 1951
  • Total Length 43.3 km
  • Total Stations 33

Terminals

From O'Hare
To Forest Park

Blue Line Overview

Blue Line opened in 1895. It was later extended via the Milwaukee-Dearborn Subway in 1951 and to O'Hare International Airport in 1984. The line runs between O'Hare and Forest Park, a distance of 43 kilometers and has 33 stations. It provides interchange with all major CTA rail lines and the Metra commuter rail service.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Blue Line

Blue Line has 33 stations on the Chicago \L\ network.

Blue Line runs between O'Hare and Forest Park.

Blue Line is approximately 43.3 km long.

Blue Line opened in 1951.

Blue Line is a Metro line operated under Chicago \L\.

Blue Line is part of the Chicago \L\ transit network.