Elmhurst station (Amtrak)

Elmhurst, IL
The Black Hawk at Elmhurst station in 1977
General information
Location588 South York Road
Elmhurst, Illinois
Coordinates41°52′56″N 87°56′24″W / 41.8821°N 87.9399°W / 41.8821; -87.9399
LineCN Freeport Subdivision
History
Opened1892 (IC) 1974 (Amtrak)[1]
Closed1931 (IC) 1981 (Amtrak)[2]
Former services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station
Rockford
toward Dubuque
 Black Hawk
1974–1981
 Chicago
Terminus
Preceding station Illinois Central Railroad Following station
St. Charles Road
toward Addison
 West Suburban Hillside
toward Randolph Street
Location

Elmhurst station is a former train station in Elmhurst, Illinois. The station was originally operated by the Illinois Central Railroad. The station served intercity trains and one of the railroad's commuter lines. Commuter operations ended in 1931 and all passenger service ceased during the post–World War II period.

When Amtrak inaugurated the Black Hawk a new station was constructed on the site of the original depot. It was little more than a shelter and small platform. It was in use from 1974 to 1981.

References

  1. ↑ Gilbert, David (February 14, 1974). "Iron Horse Returns". The Chicago Tribune. pp. 3–14. Retrieved January 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ↑ Pins, Kenneth (October 1, 1981). "Riders Mourn the Black Hawk". The Des Moines Register. pp. 1A, 3A. Retrieved January 3, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon

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