Sheridan station (CTA)
| Company type | Chicago "L" rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1900 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
| Products | Rapid transit services |
Sheridan is an elevated station on the CTA Red Line featuring two island platforms, situated at 3940 North Sheridan Road within Chicago's Lakeview area. It stands as the closest 'L' stop to Graceland Cemetery, located roughly half a mile to the west. Sheridan is distinctive as one of only two remaining 'L' stations built on S-curves, the other being Indiana station on the Green Line. During weekday peak periods, Purple Line express trains utilize the outer tracks; a portion of these trains make stops at Sheridan during evening home games or events hosted by the Chicago Cubs at nearby Wrigley Field.
Purple Line service adjustments
Between spring 2007 and 2009, northbound and southbound Purple Line Express trains began halting at Sheridan prior to Chicago Cubs weekday night games to improve access to Wrigley Field, located less than a mile away. Before this change, trains stopped at Addison station, which lacks platform access for express tracks, necessitating Purple Line trains to switch onto Red Line tracks. To prevent delays caused by Brown Line construction, the stop was moved to Sheridan.
Sheridan also accommodates Red Line riders traveling to and from Wrigley Field, particularly since Addison station frequently experiences congestion following Cubs games.
Red & Purple Modernization Project
As part of the Red & Purple Modernization Project, Sheridan station could be supplanted by a new Irving Park station if the CTA chooses an alternative other than "no action."
From March 6, 2015, through October 23, 2017, all southbound Red Line trains and Loop-bound Purple Line express trains shared tracks during morning rush hours due to reconstruction work at Wilson station.
Station configuration
The station features two island platforms serving four tracks in total. The inner tracks are consistently used by Red Line trains, while Purple Line Express trains operate on the outer tracks.
Bus connections
- X9 Ashland Express
- 80 Irving Park
- 151 Sheridan
- Sheridan Station information at Chicago-'L'.org
- Train schedule (PDF) via CTA official website
- Sheridan Station details on CTA official site
- Sheridan Road entrance seen on Google Maps Street View