This project is complete.
The original street level station opened in 1899 and has not been upgraded since it was rebuilt in 1962. The main entrance of the Austin Green Line station was closed in July 2025 for the start of major project work, which is expected to continue into early 2026. Work will include the installation of a new elevator and escalator connecting to the platform; reconstruction of the stairs and a new ADA compliant ramp; extension of the platform; plus other station enhancements. During this time, riders will continue to have access to rail services using the station's auxiliary entrance.
Funding for this critical infrastructure project was sourced through the federal government’s Surface Transportation Program (STP) and Governor Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan. STP funds provided $20.3M in funding and Rebuild Illinois provide $5.3M to this project for a total budget of $25.6M.
The main stationhouse is expected to open in early 2026.
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Groundbreaking, March 2025