CTA Purple 'L'
Purple Line
CTA Purple 'L' Stop List and Next Departures
The CTA Purple - Purple Line 'L' serves 43 '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 can be found in the Transit app.
- Linden5:07 AM
- Central5:10 AM
- Noyes5:11 AM
- Foster5:12 AM
- Davis5:13 AM
- Dempster5:15 AM
- Main5:15 AM
- South Boulevard5:17 AM
- Howard5:19 AM
- Wilson5:24 AM
- Belmont5:30 AM
- Wellington5:31 AM
- Diversey5:32 AM
- Fullerton5:34 AM
- Armitage5:36 AM
- Sedgwick5:39 AM
- Chicago5:43 AM
- Merchandise Mart5:45 AM
- Clark / Lake5:48 AM
- Washington / Wabash5:50 AM
- Adams / Wabash5:52 AM
- Harold Washington Library5:54 AM
- LaSalle / Van Buren5:54 AM
- Quincy5:56 AM
- Washington / Wells5:57 AM
- Merchandise Mart6:00 AM
- Chicago6:03 AM
- Sedgwick6:05 AM
- Armitage6:10 AM
- Fullerton6:12 AM
- Diversey6:13 AM
- Wellington6:15 AM
- Belmont6:17 AM
- Wilson6:22 AM
- Howard6:27 AM
- South Boulevard6:29 AM
- Main6:30 AM
- Dempster6:32 AM
- Davis6:33 AM
- Foster6:35 AM
- Noyes6:36 AM
- Central6:37 AM
- Linden6:39 AM
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.
See the detailed route mapCTA 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.
See all alertsCTA Purple 'L' Service Frequency
The next Purple 'L' leaves Linden at 5:07 AM, and arrives at Linden at 6:39 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.
See all departuresCTA Purple 'L' On-Time Performance
66 % on time66% of riders report that the CTA Purple 'L' arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 301 riders reported on the on-time performance of the Purple 'L'. Compared to other CTA lines, the Purple 'L' is ranked 81 out of 131 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.
See all on-time performance detailsCTA Purple 'L' FAQ
What time does the next CTA Purple 'L' depart from Linden?
The next Purple 'L' leaves Linden at 5:07 AM, and arrives at Linden at 6:39 AM. The total trip time for the next CTA Purple 'L' is 92 min.
Is the CTA Purple 'L' running on time, early or late?
You can track your 'L' on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the CTA Purple schedule by downloading the Transit app.
When does the next CTA Purple 'L' arrive?
You can see the next CTA Purple 'L' times in the app as well as future departure times for the Purple 'L'.
How many 'L' stops are there for the CTA Purple 'L'?
There are 43 stops on the CTA Purple 'L'.
Is the CTA Purple 'L' usually crowded?
You can find real-time information on CTA Purple 'L' crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the 'L' will be when it gets to your 'L' stop.
Is the CTA Purple 'L' currently running?
Find out the current status for the CTA Purple 'L' in the Transit app.
What is the closest CTA Purple 'L' stop to me?
Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest Purple 'L' stop to where you are.
