Western station (CTA Pink Line)

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Western is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Pink Line. It is located in the Heart of Chicago and Heart of Italy neighborhoods in the Lower West Side community area. The station was originally built in 1896 as part of the Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad's Douglas Park branch. It was rebuilt around 1935, and again between 2002 and 2004. It is located near Metra's Western Avenue & 18th Place station on the BNSF Line.

Location2009 South Western Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Coordinates41.854225°N 87.685129°W / 41.854225; -87.685129
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Western
 
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General information
Location2009 South Western Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Coordinates41.854225°N 87.685129°W / 41.854225; -87.685129
OwnerChicago Transit Authority
LineCermak Branch
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsMetra BNSF Line at Western Avenue
CTA Buses
Construction
Structure type
Elevated
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedSeptember 7, 1896; 129 years ago (1896-09-07)
Rebuilt2002–2004; 22 years ago (2004)
Passengers
2025274,238 [1]Decrease 2.5%
Services
Preceding station Chicago "L" Following station
California Pink Line Damen
Former services
Preceding station Chicago "L" Following station
California Blue Line Damen
toward O'Hare 
Location
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Bus connections

CTA

  •  49  Western (Owl Service)
  •  X49  Western Express (weekday rush hours only)

References

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