Grayland station

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As of February 15, 2024, Grayland is served by 40 trains (19 inbound, 21 outbound) on weekdays, by all 20 trains (10 in each direction) on Saturdays, and by all 18 trains (nine in each direction) on Sundays and holidays.

The station is an open platform shelter near the Union Pacific Railroad crossing/remote-Tower A-5. Parking is available on Kilbourn Avenue along the west side of the tracks south of Milwaukee Avenue, and on-street parking is also available on Kilbourn Avenue along the east side of the tracks north of Milwaukee Avenue.

History

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Grayland station under construction (November 2024)

The station was opened in 1873 to service Grayland, at the time a suburb of Chicago (annexed in 1889) created by subdividing John Gray's farm.[3] Gray deeded the land the already built depot was on to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad in return for a promise to maintain and service the depot, thus insuring that the inhabitants of Gray's subdivision would have easy transport to Chicago and back.[4]

The station is currently being rebuilt to incorporate longer platforms and ADA-accessibility. The adjacent overpass above Milwaukee Avenue is also being rebuilt. Construction began in October 2021 and was originally scheduled to be completed by spring 2024.[5][6][7] However, delays have pushed the tentative completion date to the end of 2024.[8][9]

Bus connections

CTA

  • 56 Milwaukee
  • 152 Addison (1 block south at Addison and Milwaukee Ave.)

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