Milwaukee–Dearborn subway

The Milwaukee–Dearborn subway is an underground section of the Chicago "L" system in The Loop, Chicago, Illinois. It is 3.85 mi (6.20 km) long and forms the central part of the Blue Line. As of February 2013, the subway serves an average of 44,584 passengers each weekday. Since the subway is served by the Blue Line, it is open to passengers 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

Milwaukee–Dearborn subway
Platform at Jackson/Dearborn
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleChicago, Illinois, United States
Termini
Stations9
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemChicago "L"
ServicesBlue
Operator(s)Chicago Transit Authority
Rolling stock2600-series, 3200-series, 7000-series
Daily ridership47,917 (average weekday 2019)
History
OpenedFebruary 25, 1951 (1951-02-25)
Technical
Line length3.85 mi (6.20 km)
CharacterSubway
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
ElectrificationThird rail, 600 V DC
Route map

Evergreen Junction
Division
Chicago
Grand
Clark/Lake
WashingtonWashington
Monroe
JacksonJackson
LaSalle
Chicago River
Clinton
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