Garfield station (CTA Red Line)
Garfield is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line, situated within the median of the Dan Ryan Expressway and serving the Fuller Park community. It functions as the nearest Red Line access point to both the University of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry, although the museum lies more than two miles away. The station's name is shared with a proximate Green Line stop.
Design and construction
The design of Garfield Station, along with the other eight stops on the Dan Ryan Branch, was completed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The station commenced operations on September 28, 1969. Between 2005 and 2006, it underwent extensive refurbishment, which featured visual improvements including an art piece installed at its primary entrance. Distinct from other stations on the Dan Ryan Branch, Garfield preserved its original canopy structure due to engineering limitations, although new panels were mounted differently above the expressway to ensure shelter.
Renovation in 2013
As part of the Red Line South Reconstruction initiative, Garfield Station received upgrades in 2013 that included the installation of a new elevator. Similar enhancements were made at the 87th and 63rd stations, resulting in full accessibility compliance across all Dan Ryan branch stations.
Bus connections
- 24 Wentworth (operates weekdays only)
- 55 Garfield (provides Owl Service)
- 59 59th/61st (runs Monday through Saturday)