You can reach Wrigley Field very easily by train, especially on Chicago’s CTA “L” Red Line, which is the classic way most fans go to games.

Fast answer

  • Take the CTA Red Line to Addison station (the one on the Red Line), then walk about 2 minutes east to Wrigley Field.
  • From downtown (“the Loop”), board any northbound Red Line train toward Howard and get off at Addison.

From downtown Chicago (the Loop)

  • Find a Red Line station in the State Street subway (e.g., Jackson, Monroe, Lake, Grand).
  • Take a northbound Red Line to Howard.
  • Ride about 20–25 minutes and get off at Addison ; the ballpark is immediately visible and a short walk away.

This is usually the fastest and most straightforward rail option, and trains run frequently before and after games.

From O’Hare Airport (Blue Line)

  • At O’Hare, board the Blue Line toward Forest Park.
  • Get off at Addison (Blue Line station).
  • From there, transfer to the #152 Addison bus heading east to Wrigley Field.

This route avoids going all the way downtown first and is handy if you’re coming straight from the airport.

From other Chicago neighborhoods

Brown Line option

  • Take the Brown Line to Southport or Belmont.
  • Walk about 10–15 minutes to the ballpark from either station.

Brown Line trains are often less crowded than the Red Line, which can make the ride more comfortable on busy game days.

Suburban trains (Metra / Amtrak)

  • Ride Metra or Amtrak into downtown Chicago (Union Station or LaSalle Street).
  • From there, connect to the CTA Red Line in the Loop and continue to Addison.

This is common if you’re coming from suburbs or cities like Milwaukee and then transferring to city transit.

Safety and timing tips

  • The Red Line and other routes to Wrigley are heavily used by fans on game days, so trains may be crowded but feel lively and safe.
  • Expect packed cars right before and right after games; going a little early or waiting a bit after the final out can make the ride more comfortable.

“You’ve heard everybody say it: take the L to Wrigley. And they’re right – that’s how you do it.”

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.