Yellow Line ‘L’ 
The Yellow Line route provides rapid transit train service between Dempster-Skokie (in Skokie, IL) and Howard (in Chicago), with connecting service to downtown Chicago via Purple Line Express or Red Line.
This line is also commonly known by its original service name: the "Skokie Swift."
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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 Dempster-Skokie and Howard (Skokie Swift) |
| Dempster-Skokie to Howard |
4:55a-11:15p
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6:30a-11:15p
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6:30a-11:15p
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| Howard to Dempster-Skokie |
4:40a-11:00p
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6:15a-11:00p
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6:15a-11:00p
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Timetables
Service for Lollapalooza 2026 Added Service
Additional service from Howard will operate on the Yellow Line for the convenience of customers attending Lollapalooza. Trains operate until 1am each night.
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Route diagram
with stations and station timetables
This map represents order of stations along route, not geography.