Thorndale station (CTA)
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1915 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Chicago, Illinois |
| Products | Rapid transit services |
Thorndale serves as a station on the 'L' system's Red Line, operated by the CTA. It is situated at 1118 West Thorndale Avenue within Chicago's Edgewater district. Nearby stops include Granville, located approximately a quarter-mile to the north, and Bryn Mawr, about half a mile to the south. The facility consists of four tracks accompanied by a single island platform that provides access to the inner tracks. During weekday peak periods, express trains on the Purple Line utilize the outer tracks but do not make stops at this location.
History
The initial installation at Thorndale was a provisional station that commenced operations in 1915. This was subsequently replaced in 1921 by a permanent structure crafted by architect Charles P. Rawson. This development was part of the Northwestern Elevated Railroad's initiative to elevate the rail lines spanning from Wilson to Howard stations.
Modernization
The CTA proposed closing Thorndale station alongside Lawrence, Jarvis (Red Line), and South Boulevard, Foster (Purple Line) in three of six redevelopment scenarios aimed at upgrading the Purple Line and northern section of the Red Line. Two of these proposals involved substituting Thorndale with secondary entrances at Glenlake (accessed via Granville) and Hollywood (from Bryn Mawr). The third scenario suggested auxiliary entrances at Elmdale connected to a new underground Glenlake station, as well as an entrance at Hollywood linked to a newly constructed Bryn Mawr station.
Bus connections
- 36 Broadway