State/Lake station
| Company type | Chicago 'L' rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | September 22, 1895 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | The Loop, Chicago |
| Products | Rapid transit services (Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple Lines) |
State/Lake is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) network that serves the Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines within The Loop. Positioned at 200 North State Street in downtown Chicago, it features two side platforms, a design commonly found in Loop stations. The CTA offers farecard transfers connecting State/Lake with the Lake subway stop on the Red Line. However, this station does not provide in-station transfers between different travel directions.
History
The State/Lake station commenced operations on September 22, 1895, as a part of the Lake Street Elevated Railroad expansion into the Chicago Loop, establishing the northern segment of the Union Loop. It is distinguished as the final station along this portion of the Loop to preserve numerous original architectural elements.
In 2015, Apple included a time-lapse video capturing the brief trip from Randolph/Wabash to State/Lake as part of its "shot on iPhone 6" advertising campaign.
A $180 million upgrade plan was introduced in 2021 by the CTA and Chicago Department of Transportation, proposing enhancements such as a large glass canopy, improved accessibility features, and enlarged side platforms. At present, no specific timeline for this project has been disclosed.
Bus connections
- 2 Hyde Park Express (operates during weekday rush hours only)
- 6 Jackson Park Express
- 10 Museum of Science and Industry (available from Memorial Day through Labor Day)
- 29 State
- 36 Broadway
- 62 Archer (provides Owl Service)
- 146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express