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Yellow Line

Chicago \L\
Metro 7.6 km

Yellow Line Stations (0)

Howard
Oakton–Skokie
Dempster–Skokie
South Boulevard

Yellow Line Info

  • Network Chicago \L\
  • Operation Started 1925
  • Total Length 7.6 km
  • Total Stations 4

Terminals

From Howard
To South Boulevard

Yellow Line Overview

Yellow Line opened in 1925 as part of the Skokie Swift service and was converted to rapid transit operation in 1964. The line runs between Dempster-Skokie and Howard, spanning 7.6 kilometers and serving three stations. It interchanges with the Red and Purple Lines at Howard.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Yellow Line

Yellow Line has 4 stations on the Chicago \L\ network.

Yellow Line runs between Howard and South Boulevard.

Yellow Line is approximately 7.6 km long.

Yellow Line opened in 1925.

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

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