The Chicago “L” is one of the most iconic transit systems in the world. Its centerpiece is the Loop downtown. However, the network extends far into the different corners of the city. The line farthest north is the Purple Line, running from Howard in northern Chicago to Linden in Wilmette, IL, running through the city of Evanston.
While this is the shortest line in the network, during weekday rush hours trains continue down into the loop, making only limited stops. In this video, we ride the Purple Line Express from downtown all the way to the northern terminus of Linden. Along the way, we talk about the history, as well as current infrastructure projects happening on the route.

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