Polk station

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History

Polk Station opened on April 28, 1896, as part of the Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad's Douglas Park branch.[1] In 1983 the original station was demolished and rebuilt. A Dunkin' Donuts was added to the station in September 2004.[2]

Bus connections

CTA

  • 7 Harrison (Weekdays only)
  • 157 Streeterville/Taylor (Weekdays only)

Pace

  • 755 Plainfield/IMD Express (Weekday Rush Hours only)

References

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External links

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An older sign at the station with the name "Polk/Medical Center."

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