Brown Line ‘L’
The Brown Line operates rapid transit service, daily, from Kimball to downtown (with certain late nite trips between Kimball and Belmont only).
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Hours of operation:
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Weekdays
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Saturday
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Sunday/Holiday
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Between Kimball and Downtown |
Kimball to Loop 'L' |
4:00a-1:30a
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4:00a-1:30a
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5:00a-1:00a
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Loop 'L' to Kimball |
4:30a-2:00a
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4:30a-2:00a
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5:30a-1:30a
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Timetables


Chicago River Bridge Lifts Special Note
In spring, Chicago River bridges are periodically opened. Riders should expect minor delays during bridge lifts, typically Wed & Sat late mornings.
A note about 'L' service Special Note
Some service may be running w/delays: Staff availability is affected by COVID but we're running as much service as possible—wait times may be longer-than-usual.
Boarding Change at Belmont Service Change
At Belmont station, Kimball-bound Brown Line trains resume stopping on outer track; Linden-bound Purple Line Exp trains continue to board/exit on inner track.
Elevator at Clark/Lake Temporarily Out-of-Service Elevator Status
The elevator at 203 N LaSalle (Brown and Harlem-bound Green Line platform from street and subway concourse) at Clark/Lake is temporarily out-of-service.
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Route Diagram and Guide
with stations and station timetables
Tip: Click/tap a station name for details on that station and to find detailed timetables for your stop
Note: This diagram represents the order of stations along the route (not geography).