Berwyn station (CTA)
| Company type | Chicago 'L' rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1916 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
| Products | Rapid transit service |
Berwyn serves as a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line of the ‘L’ system. It is situated at 1121 West Berwyn Avenue within Chicago's Edgewater district. Positioned between the Bryn Mawr station roughly 0.38 miles to the north and the Argyle station about 0.33 miles to the south, Berwyn comprises four tracks accompanied by a single island platform. While the Purple Line operates express trains on the outer tracks during weekday peak hours, these trains do not make stops at this location.
The station’s designation originates from the Berwyn station in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, reflecting a local tradition of naming both streets in Edgewater and CTA stations after former Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line stops.
History
Although the Northwestern Elevated Railroad extended its route northward from Wilson to Central Street in Evanston in 1908, the Berwyn Avenue stop was established only after the elevation of tracks between Wilson and Howard onto an embankment occurred between 1914 and 1922. The station, designed by architect Charles P. Rawson, likely commenced operation around 1916. Initially called Edgewater Beach Station, it was renamed Berwyn during the late 1950s. This change corresponded with the expansion of Lake Shore Drive from Foster Avenue to Hollywood Avenue, which resulted in the removal of the original Edgewater Beach. Historical records show that the 1944 Rand McNally Street Guide identified it as Edgewater Beach, mid-century CTA maps labeled it Edgewater Beach-Berwyn, and by 1965 it was simply known as Berwyn.
Red & Purple Modernization Project
Under Phase I of the Red & Purple Modernization Project, Berwyn station was closed for demolition on May 16, 2021. It subsequently reopened on July 20, 2025, featuring a completely rebuilt facility. The renovated station now provides expanded platforms, improved lighting conditions, and full compliance with accessibility standards to accommodate passengers with disabilities.
Bus Connections
- 92 Foster
- 146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express