Western station (CTA Orange Line)

Western is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Orange Line. It is located between the neighborhoods of Brighton Park and Gage Park. The Orange Line crosses Western Avenue three times, however the station is located at its southernmost crossing at 49th Street.

For other stations named Western, see Western station.
Western
 
2400W
4900S
Chicago 'L' rapid transit station
Midway-bound train leaving Western station in December 2018
Location4901 South Western Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60632
Coordinates41.804546°N 87.684019°W / 41.804546; -87.684019
Owned byChicago Transit Authority
Line(s)Midway Branch
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeEmbankment
Parking 200 spaces
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Disabled accessYes
History
OpenedOctober 31, 1993
Passengers
20191,089,224[1]  2.7%
Rank61 out of 143
Services
Preceding station Chicago "L" Following station
Kedzie
toward Midway
Orange Line 35th/Archer
toward Loop
(State/Van Buren)
Former services
Preceding station Grand Trunk Western Railroad Following station
Morrell Park
toward Valparaiso
 Suburban Service Ashland Avenue
toward Chicago
Track layout
 49th St.
Orange Line
east to Loop
 Western Blvd.
 Western Ave.
Orange Line
west to Midway

Bus connections

CTA

  • 48 South Damen (weekday rush hours only)
  • 49 Western (Owl Service)
  • X49 Western Express (weekday rush hours only)
  • 94 California

Notes and references

Notes

    References
    1. "Monthly Ridership Report – December 2019" (PDF). Chicago Transit Authority, Ridership Analysis and Reporting. January 13, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
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