Love this station with all its old timey signage and ornaments. It's picturesque with the back drop of deco buildings and close access to printers row. It's pretty instagrammable and there's a ton of awesome architecture in the area. read more

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CTA has a classic stop on the Loop at Quincy, in fact as old of a stop there is around here. It has pretty convenient access to other modes of transportation and you can get on many different Lines. Of course because of the location it gets busy especially at rush hour for sure. Located near a few important buildings and attractions. There's Amtrak and Metra where you can make transfers. It can be found on the southwest side of the Loop close to some other systems you can conveniently access. It serves the Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple Lines. The times each of these operates varies. Brown goes counterclockwise. The others go clockwise so you have to be on the correct side of the platform. For the Brown, stand on the west, and the others are on the east. Close proximity to Amtrak and Metra is right by here. This is only a few blocks to the LaSalle and Union Station, so if you're getting on these getting off here is a good idea. Also know the Purple is a limited extension. It's only on weekdays at rush hour. This gives you quick access to either the LaSalle station or Union Station if you're transferring between systems. read more

CTA - Quincy - Station - Train Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After reading the reviews on this El line, I've learned so much and have a new found love of this Brown Line station. Did not know that it is the oldest surviving el stop in Chicago dated back to the 1800s! I can appreciate the old school nostalgia that the Quincy stop brings. With the brown varnished wooden platforms, doors, and signage, I feel like I just stepped back into history. I also love how there's a little maze of platforms at the top with signs directing you to the Pink Line, Orange Line, and Brown Line. Pay attention and read the signs as you may end up at the wrong place! The station is always clean when I come here, and today they even had the heating lamps turned on. Yay! The only thing missing is an elevator for those unable to climb all the stairs. Buy I heard one is supposed to be built - we shall see! read more

CTA - Quincy - Train Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Quincy station is the oldest surviving station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, dating back to 1897. The station is in downtown Chicago, located above the intersection of Quincy and Wells Street. Quincy station is serviced by the brown, orange, and pink lines and during rush hour on the weekdays this station is serviced by the purple line. During our visit in Chicago my husband, sister and I used the orange line to go to and from Midway airport. The cost was only $2.25 and took about 30 minutes to go from Midway to Quincy station. The only downfall of Quincy station is that travelers must climb up and down the stairs with their luggage since there is no escalator or elevator. The station is currently scheduled for renovations and an elevator should be added to Quincy station by the end 0f 2017, allowing wheelchair access to the station. The CTA employees were so friendly and helpful during our visit. We witnessed a family that went on the wrong side of the train station and the CTA employee allowed them to go to the other platform without charging them a second fare. The same employee assisted us with the gate (without us asking) because she was afraid my husband's suitcase was not going to fit through the ticket gate entrance. Of all of the CTA stations we passed during our stay in Chicago, Quincy station was the most charming! read more

I'm Waiting for the Purple train. So I started walking around checking out Station. This is The most beautiful L station I have seen yet! It feels like 1940! A Pleasant surprise. Back to my nonsense... Finally I asked the station agent when the next train was coming? He told me, I missed the last one! He informed me that I needed to take the Orange train and make a transfer to the red train to the Howard Station and then from there get on the Purple train there. It Stops going to the loop at 7:30 p.m. what a mess. I Took the red train going the wrong-way I realized it, when I entered Chinatown. Then In The Subway I encountered a mentally ill man, he was screaming obscenity 's at everyone. When I boarded the train he happened to board the same car. Fortunately some people talked to him and he was quiet. It was surreal. I Could have easily taken and Uber. I enjoy trains. Going there it was an express train and took 15 minutes coming back took an hour. read more

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This is definitely my favorite CTA station! I love how it looks with its old fashion posters and benches. The only part I don't like is the stairs and they don't have the heaters for the winter, but this stop is always clean. The snow was cleared when I came in and there's no snow on the platform going home as well. read more

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The Quincy stop is the aesthetic equal or better of any El station I've used, and I have to hand it to the CTA. For an agency that normally exudes all the style and charm of Homer Simpson at an open bar, they did a great job here. The station hearkens to an era when public transportation didn't just mean infinite delays and getting dry humped by strangers. I'm a sucker for the vintage posters, and I even get a kick out of the classic typeface on the signs around the station. I'd imagine that for tourists in Chicago, walking up an exit-only stairway to the platform and being informed that you're doing so in the 20s-style type rather softens the blow. Still, the station's design is not without a few blemishes. The platforms aren't wide enough, for starters. This station is not as busy as Washington & Wells or Clark & Lake, but the narrow platforms can get crowded very quickly during the evening rush hour. Continuing with hindsight, they could have done a little better with the exits, half of which double as entrances. The setup is not especially conducive to persons unfamiliar with the station (and with Union Station nearby, there are quite a few of these folks). Again, a wider platform would been useful here. The station could then accommodate some additional exits; entrances are, by rule, not practical exits, and the single-person revolving exit bars are not suitable enough to handle the morning rush. The dual-direction staircases are not wide enough for crowds moving only one way, and a single person walking in the opposite directions disrupts the flow of the entire length. You don't need to make a joke about fat Chicagoans blocking the stairway, because it's really not even wide enough for normal-sized pedestrians. And on the subject of staircases, it's worth mentioning that there is no elevator at this station, which is at best a very bizarre thing. There are more than enough elderly and handicapped persons using this station to necessitate an elevator or escalator. Are the people who can't handle stairs expected to go to Washington & Wells just so they can board the train? This station's biggest problem isn't an issue of design, but it definitely has an effect on the overall look. I refer to pigeons, the winged rats of the urban landscape. Pigeons flock to El stations all over the city, but I think there's a homeless/destitute fellow largely responsible for their significant numbers here. He throws huge handfuls of feed by the staircases, and you can be witness to a pigeon feeding frenzy if you walk by at the right time. What can be done about the birds? My solution is two-fold: cut off their food source, and then make them a food source. Like most people, I become uncomfortable when I see a homeless person being reprimanded by the CPD. For Pigeon Man, though, I'm in full favor of excessive force. Maybe some of the old-timers from the 1968 Democratic Convention can come out of retirement. And to really get rid of the pigeons: birds of prey. You always see the human stories about some cute little falcons nesting on skyscraper ledges; how about introducing them to the Quincy station? Maybe some hawks? I'm not asking for bald eagles here. Make it happen, Chicago. read more

Who would've thought that an alley-like street would be the location of the cutest L station in the Loop? It looks so European, so vintage, so Victorian (mmm, scratch that adjective, maybe). Anyway, or maybe not. I don't know what else to say other than the fact that this station would make a great background for a postcard, especially for those out-of-towners who may travel by CTA trains, and would like to show something beautiful as proof of their visit to Chicago to their back-home friends. read more

I love this stop, it's historic and convenient. It's clean and quaint, a good place to daydream, as well as to catch a train. Just don't ever expect the CTA workers to be helpful and then you won't be disappointed. read more

Never thought I would find myself reviewing an El stop, but this station is just that beautiful and historic. It was built in 1897, which makes it one of the oldest in the system. It still has many of its original parts, and the dual-direction aspect means it's a very large station. You'll feel like you are walking back in time when you get off or on here. It was also used in the filming of Batman Begins. I've been told Batman is infrequently seen here anymore. 175/365 read more

"I'm confused, did they renovate this station yet?" - me, knowing full well they did but not seeing any actual improvements to rush hour congestion. 3 turnstiles, 1 handicap (even tho there's no wheel chair access to that turnstile), little platform depth, severe bottleneck areas. Can I #sad this station? read more

CTA finishes rehab of historic Quincy Station. The CTA has announced completion of $18.2 million dollar renovation. It is one of the busiest stations with over 2.1 million rides. The station looks like it did in the late 19 th century. Updates included in the renovation include stairs, paint, lighting and varnished flooring. Vintage posters are on the walls. Don't forget to see the pressed tin ceiling. read more

Great CTA Station in the loop. Built in 1897 the Quincy station is one of the oldest in the system. Despite its age it still holds its old world charm, thanks to a extensive renovation in the 1980's. The station still includes stamped metal and wood decorations, and old fashioned advertisements. This station is the closest station to Sears (Willis) Tower and is an east connection to Union Station. read more

Love the way this station was renovated to look the way it would have in the 20's and 30's. Very cool and well done to boot.

If there's one CTA station to like or love, it's gotta be this one. The vintage looking station is attractive even to the most jaded of CTA riders. The station's artistic details harken back to the day when the El was in its infancy with 1920's advertisements all around. It's that station that reminds you of the glamour of Chicago and even the El. The station is an anomaly to the big highrises and Sears Tower all around. It's always clean and especially inviting for tourists. If only other Loop stops could look as nice as this one. CTA got it right on this station. read more

This is my stop when I go to work, and it's just gorgeous! Especially in comparison to some of the other Brown Line stations (Irving Park, I'm talking to you! I love you for being so close to home, but you're UGLY.), this one is very clean, classic-looking - check out the fancy wood paneling - and organized. One side for Brown/Purple, the other for Orange/Pink. Easy peasy. read more