What Pink Line stations are in the West Loop?

The Pink Line serves four stations within or just south of the West Loop: Ashland (also Green Line), Morgan (also Green Line), Clinton (also Green Line), and Polk. The first three share tracks with the Green Line above West Lake Street; Polk is the Pink Line's own station, just south of the West Loop's southern edge.

Is the Pink Line the same as the Green Line in the West Loop?

They share tracks but they're separate services. Pink Line trains and Green Line trains both stop at Ashland, Morgan, and Clinton, so for those three stations either line works for downtown trips. West of Ashland the lines diverge (Pink goes south to Pilsen and Cicero, Green continues west to Oak Park).

Where does the Pink Line go from the West Loop?

Going east, the Pink Line continues into the downtown Loop with stops at Clark/Lake, State/Lake, and around the Loop's inner tracks. Going west and southwest, it leaves the West Loop via Polk and continues to Pilsen (18th Street) and onward to its terminus at 54th/Cermak in Cicero.

Does the Pink Line run 24 hours?

No. Like the Green Line, the Pink Line operates roughly 4 AM to 1 AM. For 24-hour L service from the West Loop, use the Blue Line at Clinton or UIC-Halsted.

When was the Pink Line created?

The Pink Line was branded as its own service in 2006. Before that, the same route was operated as a branch of the Blue Line. The track infrastructure dates to the early 20th century.

CTA L line

Pink Line in the West Loop.

The Pink Line is the CTA's newest L line, branded in 2006 from a former Blue Line branch. It shares the Green Line's elevated tracks through the West Loop, then loops through the downtown Loop before heading southwest to Cicero. Operating hours roughly match the Green Line — about 4 AM to 1 AM, no 24-hour service.

Quick facts

Line color: Pink
West Loop stations: 4
24-hour service: No (typical ~4 AM–1 AM)
Operator: Chicago Transit Authority
Reference: Pink Line on Wikipedia

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

Stations in the West Loop

Where the line goes from the West Loop

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

The Loop — Clark/Lake, State/Lake, Library — the Pink Line runs the full inner loop downtown.
Pilsen — 18th Street station puts you in the heart of Pilsen, two stops south of the Polk station.
Cicero (54th/Cermak terminus) — The Pink Line's western terminus sits at 54th Avenue and Cermak Road in Cicero.
Illinois Medical District — Reachable via transfer to the Blue Line at Clinton — a one-block walk south of Clinton Green/Pink.

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 on the Pink Line's downtown loop. Major transfer hub for the Blue, Brown, Orange, Purple, and Green Lines.
Heading west →: 18th — The first stop south of Polk, in Pilsen — a short ride from the West Loop's southern edge to one of Chicago's landmark Mexican-American neighborhoods.

Hours and frequency

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

Frequency: Trains every 10–15 minutes during weekday peaks, 15–20 minutes off-peak and weekends. Less frequent than the Green Line on the shared tracks.

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

Green Line (shares West Loop tracks)
Blue Line (one-block walk from Clinton Green/Pink to Clinton Blue)
All other L lines at Clark/Lake

Getting to and from the West Loop

From the West Loop, the Pink Line is essentially the same service as the Green Line for downtown trips — both run the same tracks through Ashland, Morgan, and Clinton, then continue into the Loop. The practical difference shows up when heading west or southwest: the Pink Line breaks off after the downtown loop and heads to Pilsen, then Cicero, while the Green Line continues to Oak Park. For a Pilsen taqueria trip, the Pink Line beats a rideshare; for the Loop itself, take whichever comes first.

Frequently asked questions

What Pink Line stations are in the West Loop?: The Pink Line serves four stations within or just south of the West Loop: Ashland (also Green Line), Morgan (also Green Line), Clinton (also Green Line), and Polk. The first three share tracks with the Green Line above West Lake Street; Polk is the Pink Line's own station, just south of the West Loop's southern edge.
Is the Pink Line the same as the Green Line in the West Loop?: They share tracks but they're separate services. Pink Line trains and Green Line trains both stop at Ashland, Morgan, and Clinton, so for those three stations either line works for downtown trips. West of Ashland the lines diverge (Pink goes south to Pilsen and Cicero, Green continues west to Oak Park).
Where does the Pink Line go from the West Loop?: Going east, the Pink Line continues into the downtown Loop with stops at Clark/Lake, State/Lake, and around the Loop's inner tracks. Going west and southwest, it leaves the West Loop via Polk and continues to Pilsen (18th Street) and onward to its terminus at 54th/Cermak in Cicero.
Does the Pink Line run 24 hours?: No. Like the Green Line, the Pink Line operates roughly 4 AM to 1 AM. For 24-hour L service from the West Loop, use the Blue Line at Clinton or UIC-Halsted.
When was the Pink Line created?: The Pink Line was branded as its own service in 2006. Before that, the same route was operated as a branch of the Blue Line. The track infrastructure dates to the early 20th century.