Brown Line Info
- Network Chicago \L\
- Operation Started 1949
- Total Length 18.3 km
- Total Stations 28
Terminals
From
Kimball
To
Belmont
Brown Line Overview
Brown Line began operating in its current form as the Ravenswood Route on August 1, 1949. The line runs between Kimball and the Loop, covering a length of 18.3 kilometers and serving 27 stations. It runs primarily on elevated tracks and connects with the Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, and Green lines as it passes through downtown Chicago.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Brown Line
Brown Line has 28 stations on the Chicago \L\ network.
Brown Line runs between Kimball and Belmont.
Brown Line is approximately 18.3 km long.
Brown Line opened in 1949.
Brown Line is a Metro line operated under Chicago \L\.
Brown Line is part of the Chicago \L\ transit network.