Kimball station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1907-12-14 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Albany Park, Chicago |
| Products | CTA Brown Line train service |
Kimball serves as the terminal stop on the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Brown Line, situated within the Albany Park area of Chicago. Trains leave Kimball at intervals of 7 to 10 minutes during standard operating hours, traveling southward and eastward to Kedzie, which is located 0.33 miles away, with an approximate travel time of 33 minutes to reach the Loop.
The station, along with the adjacent Kimball Avenue, derives its name from Martin Kimbell, a farmer from the 19th century who once owned property in the region now known as Logan Square.
A subtle reference to Kimball is featured as an inside joke in the 1993 movie The Fugitive, where the protagonist boards a Kimball-Belmont 'L' train.
History
The initial Kimball station was constructed by the Northwestern Elevated Railroad and commenced operations on December 14, 1907. In 1974, this original facility was replaced by a new station, which appeared in the 1975 film Cooley High. The current station layout includes three tracks serviced by one island platform and one side platform, complemented by a train yard and maintenance workshop.
Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project
Although rebuilt in 1974, Kimball Station experienced additional renovations as part of the Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project. The station was temporarily closed from September 15, 2006, until January 12, 2007, to facilitate platform extensions for eight-car trains and modify the entrance to meet ADA accessibility standards.
Bus connections
- 81 Lawrence (Owl Service)
- 82 Kimball/Homan
- 93 California/Dodge (operates Monday through Saturday only)