Monroe station (CTA Red Line)
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History
Monroe station has retained many of its original features from its opening in 1943, such as the officers' cabins, some auxiliary signaling and the Madison-Monroe mezzanine, which is named for the crossing of Madison Street and Monroe Street.
The station gives direct access to the adjacent Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building, a National Historic Landmark and Chicago Landmark, that is also part of the Loop Retail Historic District.[1]
Bus connections
- 2 Hyde Park Express (weekday rush hours only)
- 6 Jackson Park Express
- 10 Museum of Science and Industry (Memorial Day through Labor Day only)
- 29 State
- 36 Broadway
- 62 Archer (Owl Service)
- 146 Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express
- 147 Outer DuSable Lake Shore Express
- 151 Sheridan
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