27th Street station
| Company type | Commuter rail stop |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Predecessor | Illinois Central Railroad |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Chicago metropolitan area |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
27th Street station functions as a commuter rail stop located within Chicago's Douglas area on the Metra Electric Line. This line provides service northbound to Millennium Station and southbound towards destinations including University Park, Blue Island, and South Chicago. In 2018, it was identified as the least frequented station in the Metra system, averaging just 12 boardings on weekdays. The station operates under a flag stop system, meaning trains only stop when passengers are waiting or have signaled the conductor.
The station was originally built by the Illinois Central Railroad (ICRR) and historically catered to visitors of Michael Reese Hospital until the hospital ceased operations in 2008. Additionally, this site is notable for being the location of the 1972 Chicago commuter rail accident, recognized as the most fatal rail incident in the city's history.
Connections
- 3 King Drive
- 21 Cermak