Monroe is an "L" station on the CTA's Red Line. The station opened on October 17, 1943, as part of the State Street subway. The station is located in the Chicago Loop, and is open 24/7.
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 Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building, a National Historic Landmark and Chicago Landmark, that is also part of the Loop Retail Historic District.Monroe/State Station (Chicago-'L'.org)
Bus connections CTA Hyde Park Express (weekday rush hours only) Jackson Park Express Obama Presidential Center/Museum of Science and Industry Express State Broadway Archer (Owl Service) Inner Lake Shore/Michigan Express Outer DuSable Lake Shore Express Sheridan
References
External links
Monroe/State Station Page at Chicago-'L'.org Train schedule (PDF) at CTA official site Monroe/State Station Page CTA official site Madison Street entrance from Google Maps Street View Monroe Street entrance from Google Maps Street View