Madison/Wabash station
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | November 8, 1896 |
| Defunct | March 16, 2015 |
| Fate | Closed and demolished; replaced by Washington/Wabash station |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Chicago Loop |
| Products | Transit services (Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple Lines) |
Madison/Wabash functioned as a stop within the Chicago "L" rapid transit network, serving the CTA's Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines. Between 1919 and 1963, it also handled interurban services operated by the North Shore Line. The station ceased operations on March 16, 2015, and was succeeded by Washington/Wabash, which commenced service on August 31, 2017.
Although no structural elements remain at the original location, numerous components were sold off and preserved as artistic artifacts. The station was situated at the intersection of Madison Street and Wabash Avenue within the Chicago Loop.
History
The Madison/Wabash station began service on November 8, 1896, as part of the Loop Elevated's Wabash branch.
Replacement station
Following the conclusion of service on Sunday, March 16, 2015, Madison/Wabash was closed. By the next morning, all entrances had been secured with boards, and trains started to pass through without stopping from Monday onward. Demolition activities commenced in May 2015: during the weekend of May 23–24, the Inner Loop platform was dismantled; on June 6, the transfer bridge was removed; and between June 20–21, the Outer Loop platform was taken down. The station house, fare gates, and mezzanine were subsequently dismantled from July through August. The new Washington/Wabash station opened its doors on August 31, 2017.