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CTA Red 'L'

Red Line

CTA Red 'L' Stop List and Next Departures

The CTA Red - Red Line 'L' serves 33 'L' stops in the Chicago area departing from Howard and ending at 95th. Scroll down to see upcoming Red 'L' times at each stop and the next scheduled Red 'L' times will be displayed. The full Red 'L' schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

CTA Red Line map

CTA Red 'L' route map

The CTA Red - Red Line 'L' route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the CTA Red '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 Red 'L' is approaching your stop.

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CTA Red 'L' Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the Red '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.

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CTA Red 'L' Service Frequency

The next Red 'L' leaves Howard at 4:00 PM, and arrives at 95th at 5:05 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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CTA Red 'L' On-Time Performance

78 % on time

78% of riders report that the CTA Red 'L' arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 1096 riders reported on the on-time performance of the Red 'L'. Compared to other CTA lines, the Red 'L' is ranked 23 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 Red by opening the Transit app.

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CTA Red 'L' FAQ

  • What time does the next CTA Red 'L' depart from Howard?

    The next Red 'L' leaves Howard at 4:00 PM, and arrives at 95th at 5:05 PM. The total trip time for the next CTA Red 'L' is 65 min.

  • Is the CTA Red '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 Red schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next CTA Red 'L' arrive?

    You can see the next CTA Red 'L' times in the app as well as future departure times for the Red 'L'.

  • How many 'L' stops are there for the CTA Red 'L'?

    There are 33 stops on the CTA Red 'L'.

  • Is the CTA Red 'L' usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on CTA Red '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 Red 'L' currently running?

    Find out the current status for the CTA Red 'L' in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest CTA Red 'L' stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest Red 'L' stop to where you are.

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