Kostner station (CTA Pink Line)
| Company type | Chicago Transit Authority station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
| Products | Rapid transit services |
Kostner, previously known as Kildare, is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Pink Line, located within the K-Town area of North Lawndale. Initially opened under the name Kildare, the facility underwent reconstruction in 2003, which included shifting its primary entrance one block westward to Kostner Avenue. The original Kildare entrance now functions as a secondary access point.
This station represents the first outbound Pink Line stop at ground level; to the east, the tracks rise onto an elevated structure that extends toward The Loop.
Structure
The station consists of a single ground-level island platform with two points of entry: a main entrance at Kostner Avenue equipped with ticket vending machines and full services, and a smaller entrance at Kildare Avenue restricted to farecard users. Both entrances are covered by canopies, while the central portion of the platform remains exposed.
Notes
Among all "L" stations, Kostner experiences the lowest annual ridership.
References
- Kostner Station Page at Chicago-l.org
- Douglas Line Rehabilitation project