79th station
| Company type | Chicago 'L' station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
| Products | Rapid transit services |
79th is a stop on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, serving the Red Line's Dan Ryan branch. Positioned within the median of the Dan Ryan Expressway, it was the initial station along this branch to feature an elevator, improving accessibility for passengers. This station lies between the neighborhoods of Greater Grand Crossing and Chatham.
From May 19 to October 20, 2013, 79th was temporarily closed as part of the Red Line South Reconstruction Project.
Bus connections
- 8A South Halsted
- 24 Wentworth (operates on weekdays only)
- 29 State
- 75 74th/75th
- 79 79th (Owl Service)
External links
- Train timetable (PDF) at CTA official website
- 79th Station information at Chicago-L.org
- 79th Station details at CTA official website
- Google Maps Street View of 79th Street entrance