95th Street/Chicago State University station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Chicago metropolitan area |
| Owner | Canadian National Railway (tracks) |
| Parent | Metra Electric |
95th Street/Chicago State University serves as an electrified commuter rail stop on the main line of Metra Electric, situated at the intersection of 95th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue on the northeast perimeter of Chicago State University in Chicago, Illinois. Positioned from the northern endpoint at Millennium Station, it falls within Metra's zone 2 fare classification. In 2018, this station was ranked 224th among 236 non-downtown stations, averaging 24 boardings on weekdays.
Similar to much of the Metra Electric main branch, the 95th Street-CSU station is constructed on elevated tracks adjacent to a bridge spanning 95th Street. This same bridge also supports the parallel Amtrak route accommodating the City of New Orleans, Illini, and Saluki services. The track infrastructure, owned by Canadian National Railway, connects with the Norfolk Southern Railway, which crosses above both the railroad and Cottage Grove Avenue between Lyon and Burnside Avenues.
History
Chicago State University's master plan from April 2004 included a proposal for a new station located south of the current facility. On August 1, 2019, a joint announcement by Metra and Chicago State University detailed a major upgrade featuring a new platform, enclosed stairway, elevator installation, and an on-demand heating system to allow for regularly scheduled train stops.
The station has been closed for reconstruction since March 3, 2025, aligning with the reopening of 103rd Street (Rosemoor) station, with plans to resume service in the third quarter of 2027.
Bus connections
- 4 Cottage Grove
- X4 Cottage Grove Express (weekday rush hours only)
- N5 South Shore Night Bus (overnight only)
- 95 95th
- 100 Jeffery Manor Express (weekday rush hours only)
- 115 Pullman/115th