Addison station (CTA Red Line)
| Company type | Chicago 'L' rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Lakeview, Chicago |
| Products | Rapid transit service |
Addison is a station on Chicago's Chicago Transit Authority Red Line, situated within the Lakeview area at 940 West Addison Street (3600 North, 940 West). It provides direct transit access to Wrigley Field, the home ballpark of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs, and was specifically designed to facilitate easy entry to the stadium.
Following Cubs games, the station often handles significant passenger volumes, with some attendees choosing to board at the nearby Sheridan station located to the north. While Purple Line express trains during weekday rush hours run on the outer tracks adjacent to Addison, they do not make stops there.
Transit art
The Addison station features multiple murals created by Chicago-based artist Steve Musgrave, who became involved in the CTA's Adopt-A-Station initiative in 1998. His artwork prominently showcases four large murals depicting legendary Cubs figures: Billy Williams, Ferguson Jenkins, nicknamed "Mr. Cub," Ernie Banks, and Ryne Sandberg. Additionally, a smaller portrait of broadcaster Harry Caray was incorporated later.
Since his adoption of the station, Musgrave has also produced annual posters celebrating the Cubs–Sox crosstown series. Beginning in 2003, these poster designs were used on CTA farecards.
Service
Prior to 2007, southbound afternoon Purple Line Express trains made stops at Addison before evening weekday Cubs games to expedite travel for riders coming from Evanston, Skokie, and Wilmette. Due to construction work on the Brown Line south of Addison causing delays, these Purple Line Express trains now stop at Sheridan instead.
Between March 5, 2015 and March 21, 2016, during the initial phase of the Wilson station renovation, AM rush hour Purple Line express trains bound for The Loop operated on the southbound Red Line tracks and included Addison as a stop.
Bus connections
- 22 Clark (Owl Service)
- 152 Addison
- 282 Rolling Meadows–Wrigley Field Express
- 779 Hillside–Wrigley Field Express