63rd station
63rd is a stop on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, specifically serving the Red Line. Positioned within the median of the Dan Ryan Expressway, this station caters to the residents of Chicago's Englewood area. It stands close to the historic location of Englewood Union Station, which once accommodated prominent railroads such as the Pennsylvania Railroad, New York Central, and Rock Island Lines. The tracks formerly belonging to the Pennsylvania Railroad, currently under the ownership of NS, cross above the station. Nearby, the elevated Ashland branch of the Green Line runs just west of the expressway before veering westward along 63rd Street.
Design and Construction
Similar to other stations along the Dan Ryan Branch, 63rd was crafted by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill featuring a straightforward design. It commenced operations on September 28, 1969, and experienced a comprehensive refurbishment between 2005 and 2006.
Upgrades in 2013
As part of the Red Line South Reconstruction initiative in 2013, an elevator was added at 63rd station (in addition to Garfield and 87th), thereby ensuring that all stations on the Dan Ryan branch became fully accessible.
Bus connections
- 24 Wentworth (Weekdays only)
- 63 63rd (Owl Service)