Ashland station (CTA Orange Line)

Ashland
 
1600W
3000S
General information
Location3011 South Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60608
Coordinates41°50′21″N 87°39′55″W / 41.839234°N 87.665317°W / 41.839234; -87.665317
OwnerChicago Transit Authority
LineMidway Branch
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
Construction
Structure type
Embankment
Cycle facilities
Yes
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedOctober 31, 1993 (1993-10-31) (formal opening)[1]
November 3, 1993 (1993-11-03) (full service)[1]
Passengers
2025364,047 [2] Increase 2.9%
Services
Preceding station Chicago "L" Following station
35th/Archer
toward Midway 
 Orange Line Halsted
toward Loop
(Library)
Location

Ashland is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Orange Line. It is located at the intersection of Ashland Avenue and 31st Street near the Stevenson Expressway. Although located within the Lower West Side community area, the station mostly serves the Bridgeport and McKinley Park neighborhoods.

History

Ashland, which opened on October 31, 1993, is similar to other stations on the Orange Line and has a layout based on those of the Dan Ryan Line, except that, unlike the last stations of the Dan Ryan Branch of the Red Line, this station is not located in the middle of an expressway. It is composed of a central platform overlooking the entrance and is equipped with escalators and elevators providing accessibility to passengers with disabilities. Unlike other stations on the Orange Line, Ashland does not have a park-and-ride facility.[3]

Bus connections

CTA

  •  9  Ashland (Owl Service)
  •  X9  Ashland Express (weekday rush hours only)
  •  31  31st (weekdays only)
  •  62  Archer (Owl Service)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Washburn, Gary (October 31, 1993). "Midway 'L' Finally Ready to Roll". The Chicago Tribune. pp. 1, 12. Retrieved December 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Annual Ridership Report – Calendar Year 2025" (PDF). Chicago Transit Authority. Retrieved April 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ Chicago L.org: Stations - Ashland
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