87th Street (Woodruff) station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
| Products | Commuter rail service |
87th Street (Woodruff) serves as an electrified commuter rail stop on the Metra Electric Main Line, situated within Chicago's Chatham area. Positioned at the intersection of 87th Street and Dauphin Avenue, the station is located from the northern endpoint at Millennium Station. It falls under zone 2 in Metra's fare zoning system. In 2018, this station was ranked 209th out of 236 non-downtown stations, with an average weekday boarding figure of 56 passengers, sharing this rank with the nearby 83rd Street (Avalon Park).
Constructed on elevated tracks, the station is adjacent to a bridge crossing over 87th Street. This bridge also supports a neighboring Amtrak route that accommodates the City of New Orleans, Illini, and Saluki services.
In close proximity, there is another Metra Electric stop on the South Chicago Branch located about one mile east at 87th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Additionally, the 87th Street CTA Red Line station lies roughly one mile to the west near the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Parking options for commuters are available on street level near the junction of 87th Street and Dauphin Avenue. While Metra does not officially list bus connections here, the Chicago Transit Authority's 87 bus route serves stops close by at Dauphin and Ingleside Avenues as well as South Dobson Avenue. Furthermore, both northbound and southbound 4 Cottage Grove buses halt approximately a quarter-mile west at 87th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.
History
Starting December 16, 2024, the station will be temporarily closed to undergo reconstruction. This closure coincides with the reopening of the 79th Street (Chatham) station. The renovation project is planned to reach completion by late 2025.
Bus connections
- 87 87th