Kedzie–Homan station is a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) rapid‑transit station on the Brown Line of the Chicago “L”. The elevated station is situated at the intersection of Kedzie Avenue and Homan Avenue in the West Town community area of Chicago, Illinois, serving the surrounding West Town and Wicker Park neighborhoods.
History
- Opened – August 18 1910 as part of the original Northwestern Elevated Railroad’s Ravenswood branch (now the Brown Line).
- Rebuilt – The station was reconstructed during the Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project; the rebuilt, accessible station reopened on April 15 2009.
Station layout
- Structure – Elevated with a single island platform serving two tracks.
- Platform length – Approximately 600 feet, accommodating eight‑car trains.
- Accessibility – Elevators, tactile warning strips, and a stair‑free entrance meet ADA requirements.
Service
- Rail – Brown Line trains stop at Kedzie–Homan with headways of roughly 7–10 minutes during peak periods and 10–15 minutes off‑peak.
- Adjacent stations – Inbound (toward downtown) the next stop is Western; outbound the next stop is Francisco.
Ridership
- CTA ridership data for 2022 recorded an average weekday boarding figure of about 1,400 passengers, indicating its role as a local commuter stop.
Connections
- CTA bus routes:
- 9 Ashland (weekday service)
- 49 Western (24‑hour service)
- No direct connections to Metra or other CTA rail lines are available at this station.
Surrounding area
The station provides access to residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and cultural venues in West Town and Wicker Park, including nearby pedestrian pathways such as the 606 Trail.
References
- Chicago Transit Authority, “Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project” (official documentation).
- CTA Ridership Reports, 2022.
- CTA System Map and Service Guides.
