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Western (O'Hare Branch) Blue Line

Station information

Accessible
Address:
1900 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Type of station:
Elevated
Bike parking:
Sheltered bike parking available.
Notes:

Connections: CTA Buses #49, #X49, #56 and #73

Service alerts

Current alerts 1
Harlem (O’Hare branch) Station’s West Entrance Temporary ClosureSpecial Note

The west entrance to the Harlem (O’Hare branch) Blue Line station on Higgins Avenue and the adjacent Park and Ride lot will temporarily close.

Accessibility Alerts 3
Elevator at Western Temporarily Out-of-ServiceElevator Status

The O'Hare-bound platform elevator at Western (Blue Line O'Hare Branch) is temporarily out-of-service.

Elevator at Forest Park Temporarily Out-of-ServiceElevator Status

The elevator at Forest Park (Blue Line) is temporarily out-of-service.

Jackson Stations’ Upper Level Transfer Tunnel Temporarily ClosedAccessiblity Note

The upper-level pedestrian transfer tunnel between the Adams-Jackson mezzanines of the Jackson Red and Blue line stations will be temporarily closed.

Upcoming alerts 6
Bus Substitution Between Illinois Medical District and UIC-HalstedPlanned Work w/Part Closure

Shuttle buses replace Blue Line service between Illinois Medical District and UIC-Halsted.

Boarding Change, Delays Between Jackson and UIC-HalstedPlanned Work

Blue trains will travel in both directions on both tracks between Jackson and UIC-Halsted. Pay attention to announcements and destination signs on trains.

Boarding Change, Delays Between Clark/Lake and DamenPlanned Work

Blue Line trains will operate on the same track between Clark/Lake and Damen, resulting in a boarding change and minor delays.

Boarding Change, Delays Between Clark/Lake and DamenPlanned Work

Blue Line trains will operate on the same track between Clark/Lake and Damen, resulting in a boarding change and minor delays.

Boarding Change, Delays Between Clark/Lake and DamenPlanned Work

Blue Line trains will operate on the same track between Clark/Lake and Damen, resulting in a boarding change and minor delays.

Boarding Change, Delays Between Clark/Lake and DamenPlanned Work

Blue Line trains will operate on the same track between Clark/Lake and Damen, resulting in a boarding change and minor delays.

Estimated arrivals

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