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CTA - Clark/Lake

Metro Station
The Loop, Chicago
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    Steve S.
    "The escalator railings are sanitized by UV so hang on tight!"(4 Tips)
    Jeff L.
    "Don't touch the 3rd rail."(4 Tips)
    Charles E.
    "Was called lake transfer many years ago."(2 Tips)
    _ M.
    "The monitors by the Blue Line trains display arrival times."(15 Tips)
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  • Travis R.
    Travis RussellSeptember 18, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    CTA Passengers: MOVE TOWARD THE CENTER OF ALL TRAINS AND BUSES! Standing in the doorways so more passengers cannot get on is crazy rude. Just be courteous. :)
    Upvoted 23 hours ago
  • Meg M.
    Meg McCartSeptember 30, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Blue line is all the way downstairs. Red line is 2 blocks east on State (follow the traffic on Lake Street). Every other line in town is up on the elevated tracks.
  • Peter D.
    Peter DykstraFebruary 13, 2013
    Climb up into the parking garage down the street for a great top-down view of the railway intersection at Lake & Wells. (sorry for the broken link, can't remove)  Read more
  • Ray H.
    Ray HostetlerOctober 17, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Avoid the elevator if you can help it. Otherwise hold your breath upon entering. It stinks of urine!
  • Jessica S.
    Jessica StriebichAugust 24, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    22 and 24 stop here. It's the beginning of the route for the 24 so it's nice to get on while the bus waits to leave.
  • Ethan A.heart icon on user image
    Ethan AdamsDecember 27, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    If the lines to O'Hare are obscene, hop on a Forest Park train and go 1-2 stops to get on a train before the madness. Works every time.
  • Jonathan F.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan FerreraOctober 19, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    One of the busier stations of the CTA. It connects the Blue Line (a subway) to several elevated lines.
  • Kyle H.
    Kyle HaywardFebruary 29, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Count on one of the escalators being broken at most times. Also, STAND ON THE RIGHT, PASS ON THE LEFT. The escalator isn't a ride!!
  • Leif J.
    Leif JohnsonJuly 24, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    If you're going west on the Green Line after about 10:00, I've generally found that it's a good idea to board the front car (with the conductor). Better safe than sorry...
  • Sam F.
    Sam FNovember 11, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    If you exit through the Thompson Center, there's a touch-free pump of hand sanitizer near the escalators. Use it!
  • DANIEL
    DANIELJuly 7, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    There's something in the air at this station...it renders people useless - left stammering about, weaving left and right at a snail's pace. STOP CHECKING UR PHONES/DIGGING IN UR BAGS & WALK! ;)
  • Vrinda P.
    Vrinda PatelFebruary 22, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    On Saturdays trains don't start running till about 5:00. With the exception of the blue line.
  • Greg M.heart icon on user image
    Greg MacekDecember 13, 2019
    Been here 100+ times
    One of the busiest stops that also allows you to transfer to all other lines (except red)
  • Ray H.
    Ray HostetlerDecember 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Use the Blue Line elevator at your own risk. It always stinks of urine!
  • Jim P.
    Jim PearsonApril 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Elevators are very slow and full of urine. If they were faster, it would give people less time to pee and both problems would be.solved.
  • Allen W.
    Allen WestOctober 17, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    You can catch the Blue line in the subway and the green, brown, orange and pink lines on the upper level.
  • Steve S.
    Steve SundbergSeptember 5, 2021
    Been here 25+ times
    The escalator railings are sanitized by UV so hang on tight!
  • Jeff D.
    Jeff DeLongAugust 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Clearly the renovation of this station is a union job. They have been working on it for at least 5 years. It's not the pyramids boys.
  • Tommy S.heart icon on user image
    Tommy SmallsDecember 4, 2014
    Real shady with the Green Line times. Wonder why that is..?
  • Colin L.
    Colin LordSeptember 20, 2018
    If you need to transfer, you're probably coming here.
  • _ M.
    _ MolloyJanuary 18, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    The monitors by the Blue Line trains display arrival times. Be sure to keep an eye on those.
  • Shannon J.
    Shannon JeropkeJanuary 7, 2020
    Been here 50+ times
    Transfer here for all lines except red and yellow.
  • Angie O.
    Angie OsmanskiDecember 14, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The brown & green lines are shorter in the afternoon until about 3pm.
  • UpShift Digitalheart icon on user image
    UpShift DigitalMarch 6, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Always full of crazy people but every train stops by
  • Ray Y.
    Ray YoungApril 12, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    There are many paths from here that are underground or above pedways. Great for cold or rainny days.
  • B P.heart icon on user image
    B PJanuary 17, 2015
    Trains to the airport from here.
  • Dawon H.
    Dawon HawkinsJune 25, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    For a breeze while you wait, stand near the wells entrance
  • Allison B.
    Allison BarnhartFebruary 28, 2013
    Trains around 9pm are almost non-existent on weekdays
  • Garland A.heart icon on user image
    Garland ArmstrongDecember 12, 2013
    Cta rainbow trains they come in all ur favorite colors
  • Richard S.
    Richard S.September 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    This is Lake Transfer. Change here for Ravenswood, Lake/Dan Ryan and Evanston Express trains. Circa 1990.
  • StreetWise_CHI
    StreetWise_CHIAugust 22, 2012
    StreetWise vendors are within blocks of this station! Help us end homelessness :)
  • Jeff J.
    Jeff JohnsonJanuary 22, 2012
    Cool touch screen game downstairs
  • Amanda S.
    Amanda SchulzeSeptember 14, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    It's hard to find from the street as you have to go below ground through one of the surrounding buildings.
  • Jaymie S.
    Jaymie ScottJanuary 21, 2012
    A Pigeon Pecked At My Boot, These Pigeons Here Are Gangsters!
  • Clay & Chloe
    Clay & ChloeOctober 4, 2012
    Get a car ;)
  • Cole G.
    Cole GarrettAugust 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    No one rail can kill you, you need to be grounded to to shunt the source, so just don't touch two rails at once :)
  • Brandon B.
    Brandon BrunerOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Always some sexy chicks around during the week
  • Ben D.
    Ben DahlApril 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The accommodations are sparse at best. The couches aren't very comfortable and they smell like pee.
  • Chicago Kickball
    Chicago KickballAugust 3, 2011
    Another close safe transport after a night of Kickball and parties @Ravenswoodpub
  • Corey H.
    Corey HubbardDecember 9, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Check out the GNC for workout juice and powders.
  • Meghan H.
    Meghan HoganOctober 3, 2012
    The elevator seconds as a bathroom judging by the smell.
  • Aishwarya S.
    Aishwarya SharmaJuly 22, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    We're glad you are here! :)
  • Rashonda A.
    Rashonda ArmfieldMay 24, 2012
    Ready to relax...it's been an awfully loooong day!
  • @jayelarex
    @jayelarexJune 10, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    You are being watched.
  • Clay & Chloe
    Clay & ChloeOctober 8, 2012
    Stand up for ladies :)
  • Cory B.
    Cory BurnsJuly 28, 2011
    Support local musicians!
  • merrick b.
    merrick brownFebruary 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    get on a train. see where it takes you.
  • Caitey O.
    Caitey OudingMay 21, 2011
    Watch out for tourists and gawkers. It's just a train, people.
  • Tim D.
    Tim DeuchlerOctober 10, 2011
    Those aren't cats, they're rats!
  • James P.
    James PoppDecember 18, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    I choo choo choose to get my drunk ass home safely
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