Western station (CTA Orange Line)

For other stations named Western, see Western station.

Western   2400W 4900S
Midway-bound train leaving Western station in December 2018
General information
Location	4901 South Western Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60632
Coordinates	41.804546°N 87.684019°W / 41.804546; -87.684019
Owner	Chicago Transit Authority
Line	Midway Branch
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Embankment
Parking	200 spaces
Cycle facilities	Yes
Accessible	Yes
History
Opened	October 31, 1993 (1993-10-31) (formal opening) November 3, 1993 (1993-11-03) (full service)
Passengers
2025	761,015   3%
Services
Preceding station Chicago "L" Following station Kedzie toward Midway  Orange Line 35th/Archer toward Loop (Library)
Former services Preceding station Grand Trunk Western Railroad Following station Morrell Park toward Valparaiso Suburban Service (Chicago) Ashland Avenue toward Chicago
Track layout 49th St. Orange to the Loop Western Blvd. Western Ave. Orange to Midway
Location

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.

Bus connections

CTA

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

External links

• Western Station Page CTA official site
• Chicago "L".org Stations - Western/49th
• Western Avenue entrance from Google Maps Street View