Monroe is an "L" station on the CTA's Red Line. The station opened on October 17, 1943, as part of the

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. The station is located in the

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, and is open

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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

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and

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, that is also part of the

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Bus connections

CTA * 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

References

External links

Monroe/State Station Page
at Chicago-'L'.org
Train schedule (PDF)
a
CTA official siteMonroe/State Station PageCTA official siteMadison Street entrance from Google Maps Street ViewMonroe Street entrance from Google Maps Street View
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