One of my favorite stations in the Cta railway, Because it's very close to a target where if I end…read moreup on the south side and I need to get some stuff I can just go to that target! Very clean station, But Trains take a while to get here.

This 35th St/Archer Orange Line Station, which is the next stop going toward the Loop after the…read moreWestern Ave. station, is also my next favorite Orange Line station. The Western Avenue station is my favorite because it is on a boulevard and that's a pretty tough location to beat! This station seems to get quite a bit of light on sunnier days. I think it has a more comfortable feel to it than the Kedzie and Ashland stations. Those stations feel "tucked away" to me - - and not in a cozy-feel type of way. This station has the usual escalator/stairways along with an elevator. I deducted a star because that elevator was out - of - order for about a month last year. Also, it was out another time and no one bothered to put a sign on the platform elevator door--wasted minutes waiting for an elevator that was not working! I have since found out that you can sign up for alerts regarding the elevators--it's nice to know in advance if they aren't working. The first couple of times that I added money to my CTA card on the Ventra vending machines, I asked the CTA attendants for assistance. Both times they were very kind and did not make me feel like I was bothering them. Sometimes people in this sort of job can do that! Luckily, not the case here. They were pleasant, helpful and willing to assist. There is a Dunkin Donuts in this station, which could be a plus, however, according to the current reviews on this DD Yelp business page, it could also be a disappointment. There are connections to four bus routes at this station : #35 (31st/35th Street), #39 (Pershing Road), #50 (Damen Avenue) and #62 (Archer Avenue). CTA - Review #2 McKinley Park Neighborhood - Review #3

I myself have dealt with two different CTA personnels at this station, both of which were very…read morerude. My friend had a question about the new Ventra cards and did not understand how to use it. The CTA lady behind the glass literally screams telling her to call the number on the back. The CTA personnel proceeds to say her job is to monitor the station, not answer questions. The worker looks at me and begins to ask, why am I standing there and not helping my friend. I told the worker if she can calm down and be professional. I must have said something wrong because she slammed the glass and started pouting in her chair like a child. The second incident occurred when I was running late to my doctors appointment and I was stopped by a CTA worker. I scanned my card and ran through the turnstiles to catch my train that was arriving at the station. The worker came out from the booth to stop me from going up the escalator. He claims to have seen me use a "stolen" card and wanted to search me. I told him that I did not have time for this. As I continued to walk past him, he called for backup. After waiting 45 minutes for CTA security to come and do a search, I was on my way. Thanks CTA! I over pay for 30 minute waits for buses, poor customer service, and illegal searches.

This is supposedly the more "advanced" line since its newer, has newer trains whichs includes all…read morethe latest 'L' tech. Camera's supposedly everywhere, including on the train. In a combination of unlucky events leading to my phone getting stolen, the perp was never found. Took the police an hour and a half to get there, even if they took 15 minutes he would've still been in the area, but AN HOUR AND A HALF? A year later still no resolution. Random delays, cleaner used on trains smells like puke, doors stop working causing the CTA personnel to have to pry them open, at least there's not many homeless people on this line panhandling. No wonder you see everyone with glazed over eyes on the train, not bothering to pay attention to anything. They're used to this incompetent madness as if they're POWs.

You can not go wrong riding the cta orange line I wish when I am so tired I can just take a nap on…read moreit and go all the way to midway and wake up with out going around circles. Lmao. I am so glad that the orange line is fixed no more construction on it. I love going in the orange line I think is the safest train out there. Fast from down town to midway. The only thing I do t like is this one girl that rides in the cta train selling facial tissues and says she is a single mom in need of diapers and foos for her family but NEVER has her kids. These people should Be not riding in the train it gets scary at times

The woman who is there in the morning is so kind and pleasant. She always brightens my day! If you…read moreneed a drink or a snack there is a convenience store with a great selection. The man that runs the convenience store is so kind and warm. I love using this train station because the people there in the morning are like little miracles.

Nothing fancy going on at this station. Nothing negative either. I've stopped here a couple times…read moreand have never smelled urine (some stations it's the norm) or seen rubbish strewn about. There are a couple areas on the platform that are semi-protected from weather, though a stiff winder wind will get you. The station has convenient access to Cermak and the 21 bus route, being less than two blocks away.

One of the smaller Metra stations you can easily miss it , but it works awesomely nonetheless …read more It's clean and does what Metra does best . Getting you from point A to point B in a snap .

Best spot in the City when you are waiting on the Western O'Hare Blue Lineread more

I'd hate to venture down there in the winter, with highways on both sides, and nothing to block…read morethat awful Chicago, below zero winds. But a day like today may make it worth it :) Friendly staff working all shifts, and very helpful. Usually they're cleaning and making sure the trouble that hangs out in front is either gone, or not harassing people in transit. You end up on Western, so at least you're on a busy street on your walk home with stores and restaurants. Not a bad stop at all.

Yeah... I like. I know I'm speaking of a train station, but that doesn't change that it's always a…read moregood day when I visit CTA - Morgan. I could tell you this is because of the Fulton Market area, but I believe such places ought to be judged by their own merits, rather than the area where they find themselves. Morgan is a modern station. While not a work of art, per se, the tasteful use of stainless steel with some design elements gives it a more pleasant look than the old, worn, vanilla found in other 'L' stations. (Let's put aside for now those with old charm.) Morgan is also clean, well-lit, easy to navigate, fully accessible, and wider than average. These features aren't necessarily rare, but a station is better when they're present. Ample signage, too! Finally, seating here is limited, but this is typical of almost all stations, and while I think I know the reasons, this is not the forum to discuss them. Thus, Morgan earns a spot among the better of CTA stations, with standouts being its modern design, cleanliness, and accessibility.

New, modern L Station on the CTA green/pink lines! This…read morestation is only a few stops off of the loop, but it's pretty new! Everything still shines, the steel and concrete still look fresh, and it just looks like it hasn't been around for centuries, like some of the other Chicago Transit Authority stops. There's even some wonderful public art that this station overlooks, with some cool murals that the community has put up. It's a beautiful stop that overlooks some fun shops, great restaurants, and things to do in the area. The stop also affords a great view of the city! If you need to get to somewhere in this neighborhood, I suggest you make this a way to get there! The station is handicapped accessible, and makes for easy travel in and out with a swift elevator that smelled of Pine-sol. It's a great way to get to the Fulton Market area.

We decided to take the train to the Bruno Mars concert and we took the Metra into Union Station…read more When we arrived, the signage to exit is clear and easy to find. There are plenty of food choices (although we didn't get anything) it is really nice to know that you can eat there if waiting for your train. I didn't notice if it was clean as I we were rushing out. We were able to quickly get an Uber and the driver was able to meet us in a spot where it was not crowded. Overall, good experience and it is good to know for the future.

Union Station (Chicago) is famous for the movies that were filmed there as well as being one of the…read morebusiest stations in the country. It's the main artery for Amtrak serving the midwest. Tons of platforms (close to 30 I think) and several places to choose from to grab a bite to eat. Each time I have traveled in and out of this station has been a decent experience. Though, I do still sometimes get lost. It's an older building but it's pretty well maintained and clean. Folks working there are actually more than willing to help out. That's petty refreshing. I absoluely love the architecture of the station and its Deco nod. Not to mention the grand architectural elements within the interior. Traveling in and out of Union Station is nostalgic; like being in a 1940s romance film.

While this is not the worst red line stop in Chicago, there are sometimes some characters around…read more It is, however, the perfect location for a stop, near lots of tourist points and 2 blocks from Michigan Avenue. I wouldn't recommend being there alone as a woman super early in the morning or super late at night.

Another CTA station, an underground one, is on Chicago Avenue. It has a whole lot to see around…read morehere. Kind of a bad atmosphere with all the homeless people but still not among the worst. Feels safer than many other stations but that's not saying a lot. There's never a long wait for trains. It has an incredibly busy location at Chicago Avenue and State Street with all the commuters and tourists coming and going. It serves the Red Line. This is between the Grand Avenue and Clark/Division stations. Inside there's kind of a bad odor and there's a few sketchy people but that's typical stuff around. There's plenty of other stations you can get to from here quickly. Has a shitload of shopping as if you didn't know. It has some fast food like McDonald's if the hipster food is too high brow for your tastes. The best thing about this station is no long waiting.

This transportation company focuses more on race than qualifications or the character of their…read moreemployees! The workers are loud and UNCOUTH! Often group up on the trains and express gripes about the company among each other loudly while riders can hear. The workers are and can be passive aggressive. More training is needed on working with and in the general public!

I totally agree with some of the negative reviews here. I have no problem with the train/train…read moreride itself. However when you arrive at the station, there is no accessibility up to the station. Period. So if you have any difficulty with stairs or steep long ramp, get ready for pain and try not to fall. There's the worst elevator ever at the north end of the platform which they call 205 elevator. It does not take you up to the station. Rather, it leads outside to nothing. No cab stand here, took away the buses from here. Now you're stuck. I called a cab via Curb - $17. Instead you must use the ramp or 1st set of stairs, walk though the station, more stairs, brings you to the main entrance which is where you will find a cab stand for morning travel. Just thought this might be good information before you ride. This is the MAIN station and should be better.