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Brown Line

Chicago \L\
Metro 18.3 km

Brown Line Stations (0)

Kimball
Kedzie
Francisco
Rockwell
Western
Damen
Montrose
Irving Park
Addison
Paulina
Southport
Belmont
Wellington
Diversey
Fullerton
Armitage
Sedgwick
Chicago
Merchandise Mart
Washington/Wells
Quincy
LaSalle
Harold Washington Library–State/Van Buren
Adams/Wabash
Randolph
State/Lake
Clark/Lake
Belmont

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.