Western station (CTA Orange Line)

For other stations named Western, see Western station.

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.

Western   2400W 4900S
Chicago 'L' rapid transit station
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
Owned by	Chicago Transit Authority
Line(s)	Midway Branch
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	Embankment
Parking	200 spaces
Bicycle facilities	Yes
Accessible	Yes
History
Opened	October 31, 1993 (1993-10-31)
Passengers
2020	466,470  57.2%
Rank	49 out of 143
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

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