CTA L line

Green Line in the West Loop.

The Green Line is the CTA's oldest L line, running east–west through the West Loop on the elevated tracks above Lake Street. It connects the Loop downtown to Oak Park and Forest Park on the west end, and to the South Side neighborhoods of Bronzeville, Washington Park, and Englewood after splitting at Garfield. Operates roughly 5 AM to 1 AM seven days a week.

For live alerts, route changes, and exact schedules, see the official CTA Green Line page. This page describes the line itself; real-time service data is the CTA's authoritative answer.

Stations in the West Loop

• Ashland (Green & Pink lines) Also: Pink Line ♿ ADA accessible
• Morgan (Green & Pink lines) Also: Pink Line ♿ ADA accessible
• Clinton (Green & Pink lines) Also: Pink Line ♿ ADA accessible
• Damen (Green Line) ♿ ADA accessible

Where the line goes from the West Loop

Headline destinations reached by the Green Line from any of the West Loop stations above:

• The Loop — Clark/Lake, State/Lake, Adams/Wabash — the downtown core, one or two stops east of Clinton.
• Oak Park — Western terminus branch — Harlem/Lake and the Oak Park stations sit within the suburb of the same name.
• Garfield Park Conservatory — Conservatory–Central Park Drive station serves the West Side's landmark glass-and-steel conservatory.
• United Center — Not on the Green Line itself, but Ashland Green/Pink is a 0.8-mile walk south to the arena — used by many on game days.

Adjacent stations (first stop outside the West Loop)

Useful to know if you're crossing the neighborhood boundary by L:

Heading east →

Clark/Lake — The first stop east of the West Loop. Major Loop transfer hub — connects to the Blue, Brown, Orange, Purple, and Pink Lines.

Heading west →

California — The first stop west of Damen, on the same elevated tracks above Lake Street.

Hours and frequency

Hours: Approximately 4:00 AM to 1:00 AM weekdays; slightly reduced overnight hours weekends. The Green Line does not run 24 hours.

Frequency: Trains every 7–10 minutes during weekday peaks, 10–15 minutes off-peak and weekends.

These descriptions reflect the line's service character, not a live schedule. For trip-planning, see the CTA's tools at transitchicago.com.

Connecting lines

• Pink Line (shares tracks west of Ashland Junction)
• Blue Line (at Clinton, via a one-block walk)
• All other L lines (Red, Brown, Orange, Purple) at Clark/Lake

Getting to and from the West Loop

From most of the West Loop, the Green Line is the fastest way to the Loop — Morgan, Clinton, or Ashland to Clark/Lake is a single stop, about three minutes. For South Side trips (the IIT campus at Bronzeville, the Bears training facility at Halsted, the South Loop), the Green Line is also the natural choice: take it east into the Loop and stay on as it dips south. For Oak Park, take it west from Ashland.

Frequently asked questions

What Green Line stations are in the West Loop?

The Green Line serves four stations within the West Loop: Ashland (also Pink Line), Morgan (also Pink Line), Clinton (also Pink Line), and Damen (Green Line only — opened in 2024). All four sit on the elevated tracks above West Lake Street.

Does the Green Line go downtown?

Yes. The first stop east of Clinton is Clark/Lake, which sits in the Loop and connects to every other L line. Travel time from Clinton to Clark/Lake is about three minutes.

Does the Green Line run 24 hours?

No. Only the Red Line and the Blue Line offer 24-hour L service in Chicago. The Green Line operates roughly 4 AM to 1 AM. For overnight transit, the closest 24-hour L from the West Loop is the Blue Line at Clinton or UIC-Halsted.

What's the difference between Damen Green Line and Damen Blue Line?

They're two different stations on two different lines, both named Damen. The Green Line Damen station opened in 2024 at Damen and West Lake Street, on the elevated tracks. The Blue Line Damen station has existed for decades at Damen and North Milwaukee in Wicker Park, several miles north. They are not connected.

How do I get from the Green Line to Union Station or Ogilvie?

Get off at Clinton (Green/Pink Line) and walk south on Clinton Street. Union Station is about a five-minute walk; Ogilvie Transportation Center is even closer. The Clinton Green/Pink station is the West Loop's most useful connection point between the L and Metra.

Where can I transfer to other lines from the Green Line?

Within or near the West Loop, the practical transfers are: Clinton Green/Pink to the Blue Line (one-block walk to Clinton Blue Line station), and Clark/Lake (one stop east of Clinton) to every other L line. The Pink Line shares Green Line tracks west of Ashland Junction so transfers between Green and Pink within the West Loop are seamless.