Grand station (CTA Blue Line)
Grand (referred to as Grand/Milwaukee in official announcements) is a station on the CTA Blue Line situated at the intersection of Grand Avenue, Halsted Street, and Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago's West Town area, specifically within the Fulton River District.
History
The station commenced operations on February 25, 1951, as a segment of the Milwaukee-Dearborn subway, which was Chicago's second subway route following the inauguration of the State Street subway in 1943.
Closure and Reopening
Starting in 1982, Grand station was closed during nighttime hours and weekends due to insufficient ridership. By 1992, with daily usage reduced to only 850 passengers amid financial challenges faced by the CTA, the station was fully closed on February 9. During this period of inactivity, the facility experienced neglect, including unmaintained staircases and accumulation of debris. In light of an increasing local population, the CTA declared intentions to reactivate Grand station on April 21, 1999. After undergoing renovations, the station resumed service on June 25, 1999, beginning at 6:00 a.m.
Bus connections
- 8 Halsted
- 56 Milwaukee
- 65 Grand