Auburn Park station
| Company type | Train station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Chicago's South Side |
| Products | Metra Rock Island District line service |
Auburn Park is an upcoming train station planned for Chicago's South Side, designed to serve the Metra Rock Island District line. The station will be situated at the southeast intersection of 79th Street and South Lowe Avenue.
History
From 1879 until 1978, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad operated a station named Auburn Park located at 78th Street. Due to a decline in daily passengers to just 21, the station was largely removed from timetables to prioritize service improvements at suburban stops such as and . Although plans for a new Metra station emerged after the approval of two state bonds in 2009, project funding delays caused setbacks. The official groundbreaking ceremony took place on September 30, 2019. By June 2022, the $35 million Auburn Park station was projected to open by 2025, aiming to enhance transit options and stimulate economic development within the Auburn Gresham community.
Bus Connections
- 79 79th (Owl Service)