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The largest investment in the South Side of Chicago
The Red Line Extension isn't just building tracks—it's bringing opportunities, connecting communities and transforming Chicago's South Side for generations to come. This historic project will create jobs and spur economic development throughout the corridor, significantly improving CTA commutes and mobility for everyone.
The Line
Project Overview
5.5-mile extension of the CTA Red Line, from 95th Street to 130th Street
Four new stations: 103rd Street, 111th Street, Michigan Avenue and 130th Street
Parking and bus connections at each new station
New train storage yard and maintenance facility at 120th Street
Groundbreaking: Early 2026
Project completion: 2030
Key Benefits
Dynamic stations that are more than places to wait
Michigan Street Station: Thriving Commercial Corridor
A thriving mixed-use shopping district in the heart of Roseland, with renovated historic buildings, new infill development for commercial use and improved connections to all forms of transit
103rd Street Station: Active Community Hub
A community hub comprised of complementary land uses including but not limited to retail, affordable housing and community services, for both neighborhood residents and transit riders
111th Street Station: Health & Wellness District
A health and wellness district along Halsted Street, in the Roseland Community Medical District (RCMD), the historic Pullman neighborhood and the Pullman Industrial Corridor
130th Street Station: Vibrant & Connected Community
A vibrant, connected community rooted in environmental sustainability: healthy food, thoughtful amenities and open space