Campbell station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1893 |
| Defunct | 1948 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Campbell was a rapid transit stop on Chicago's Lake Street Elevated line of the Chicago "L", functioning from 1893 until its closure in 1948.
History
The station commenced operations in 1893 and remained active until it was shut down in 1948.
Accidents and incidents
On June 28, 1910, service in both directions was interrupted due to a derailment that occurred amid track maintenance, resulting in delays lasting up to an hour. Passengers were required to traverse several hundred yards along the structure to access Campbell station. Additionally, later that evening, a streetcar accident on Lake Street contributed to further delays, though fortunately no injuries were reported.
Ridership
The highest recorded passenger count at Campbell was 244,570 in 1901, with ridership surpassing 200,000 for the last time in 1903. By 1914, it ranked among the least frequented stations on the Lake Street Elevated line, aside from downtown rush-hour-only stops and transfer points that combined higher traffic volumes. Following 1921, annual ridership generally dropped below 100,000 (except for a brief increase in 1926), with the last year exceeding 50,000 passengers being 1930. Ridership reached its lowest point at 31,440 in 1944. In its final complete year of operation, 1947, Campbell accommodated 38,878 riders and served 11,609 passengers during part of 1948 prior to closing. At that time, it was one of the staffed stations with the lowest passenger usage on the Chicago "L".