Polk (CTA)
Polk is an 'L' station on the Pink Line of the Chicago Transit Authority. It is adjacent to Rush University Medical Center within the Illinois Medical District in the Near West Side community area. It formerly served as a transfer station between the Pink and Blue Lines from June 25, 2006 to April 25, 2008.
An older sign at the station with the name "Polk/Medical Center."
History
Polk Station opened on April 28, 1896, as part of the Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad's Douglas Park branch. In 1983 the original station was demolished and rebuilt. A Dunkin' Donuts was added to the station in September 2004.
Bus connections
- 7 Harrison (Weekdays only)
- 157 Streeterville/Taylor (Weekdays only)
- 755 Plainfield/IMD Express (Weekday Rush Hours only)
References
- ^ "Annual Ridership Report – Calendar Year 2022" (PDF). Chicago Transit Authority, Ridership Analysis and Reporting. February 2, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
- ^ "Douglas Park Branch Opened". Chicago Daily Tribune. April 28, 1896. p. 5.
- ^ "Chicago L.org: Stations - Polk/Medical Center". www.chicago-l.org. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
External links
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