91st Street (South Chicago) station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | South Chicago, South Deering, East Side (Chicago) |
| Products | Metra Electric Line commuter rail service |
93rd Street (South Chicago) station is a stop on the Metra Electric Line, situated at the intersection of East 93rd Street and South Baltimore Avenue within Chicago's South Chicago district. It caters to the communities of South Chicago, South Deering, and East Side. Positioned southeast of Millennium Station, which serves as the northern endpoint in downtown Chicago, this station ranked 101st among 236 non-downtown Metra stations in 2018, with an average weekday boarding figure of 472 passengers.
Originally constructed as part of the South Chicago Branch for the Illinois Central Railroad (IC), this spur operated from 1883 until its acquisition by the public sector in 1987 alongside the rest of Metra Electric. The line was electrified in 1926. In 2001, Metra developed the current 93rd Street terminal to succeed the previous 91st Street (South Chicago) station.
This location stands as the sole outbound terminus of Metra within Chicago city boundaries and is located six blocks south of the 87th Street station on the South Chicago Branch. The journey to Van Buren/Jackson Street station in downtown typically takes around 35 minutes.
In 2014, the Chicago Plan Commission recognized this station as a Local Activity Center, emphasizing its significance as a transit-oriented focal point within a well-established neighborhood.
History
The South Chicago (91st Street) station was formerly part of Metra Electric District’s South Chicago branch, positioned at East 91st Street and South Baltimore Avenue. It served the neighborhoods of South Chicago, South Deering, Hegewisch, and East Side and was classified under Metra's zone B fare system.
Following looting incidents after the Chicago Bulls' 1991 NBA Finals win, a fire damaged the station in June 1991. To replace this facility, Metra inaugurated a new terminal two blocks south at 93rd Street in 2001. The updated South Chicago station was officially dedicated on June 4, 2001.
Bus connections
- N5 South Shore Night Bus (overnight service)
- 26 South Shore Express (weekdays only)
- 30 South Chicago
- 71 71st/South Shore
- 87 87th
- 95 95th