Illinois station (DART)

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Illinois station is a DART rail station in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas. The station is located on Denley Drive near its intersection with Illinois Avenue. It serves the Blue Line, as well as four bus routes. Unlike most DART rail stations, Illinois features an indoor waiting area.

Location2111 South Corinth Road
Dallas, Texas
Coordinates32°43′23″N 96°48′19″W
SystemDART rail
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Illinois
General information
Location2111 South Corinth Road
Dallas, Texas
Coordinates32°43′23″N 96°48′19″W
SystemDART rail
OwnerDallas Area Rapid Transit
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus interchange DART: 104, 114, 141, 217
Construction
Structure type
At-grade
Parking350 spaces[1]
Cycle facilities
2 lockers,[2] 1 rack
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedJune 14, 1996[3]
Services
Preceding station DART Following station
Kiest
toward UNT Dallas
Blue Line Morrell
Location
Close

The station primarily serves residential neighborhoods in the Cedar Crest area. DART's police department is headquartered near the station in the historic Monroe Shops building.[4] The station's bus routes provide connections to various Oak Cliff neighborhoods, Dallas College Mountain View Campus, and Fair Park (via J.B. Jackson Jr. Transit Center).

History

The station was opened with the DART rail system on June 14, 1996.[3] It served as the initial southern terminus of the Blue Line until the line was extended to Ledbetter in 1997.[5]

References

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