Stony Island station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Chicago metropolitan area |
| Products | Commuter rail service |
Stony Island station serves as the initial electrified stop on the South Chicago Branch of the Metra Electric Line commuter rail, positioned along 71st Street just west of Stony Island Avenue. It is located a certain distance from the northern endpoint at Randolph Street Station and is classified within Metra's zone 2 fare category. As of the latest data, Stony Island ranks 189th among 236 non-downtown stations, averaging 99 boardings on weekdays.
Together with Bryn Mawr, Stony Island is one of two stops located within the median strip of 71st Street; nearby to the southeast lies the South Shore station. This station does not provide parking options but does offer connections to bus routes operated by the CTA.
Additionally, Stony Island station is referenced in The Unpleasant Profession of Jonathan Hoag, a novella written by Robert A. Heinlein in 1942.
Bus connections
- 28 Stony Island
- 71 71st/South Shore