Green Line (CTA)
The Green Line is part of the CTA rapid transit system known as the Chicago 'L'. It is the only completely elevated route in the 'L' system. It utilizes the system's oldest segments (dating back to 1892), extending 20.8 miles (33.5 km) (check infobox for time lengths) with 30 stops between Forest Park and Oak Park (Harlem/Lake), through Chicago's Loop, to the South Side and Englewood (Ashland/63rd) and Woodlawn (Cottage Grove/63rd). As of September 2012, the average number weekday boardings on the Green Line is 70,554.
Read more about Green Line (CTA): Operating Fleet, History, Points of Interest, Station Listing, Hours of Operation
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