Central (Purple) station

Central (Purple) station is served by the Purple line on the Chicago metro. On the Purple line, it sits between Noyes and Linden. It opened in 1908 and now handles roughly 128,058 passengers a year. It sits in Evanston.

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Key facts

• LinesPPurple
• DistrictEvanston
• Opened1908
• Annual ridership128,058
• Distance from centre≈ 21.3 km
• Coordinates42.06394, -87.68569

No interchange: the station is served by a single line.

Position on the line

• On the Purple line

  P Noyes › Central (Purple) › Linden

Map around Central (Purple)

Nearest stations

• Noyes0.7 km · P
• Linden1.1 km · P
• Foster1.1 km · P
• Davis1.8 km · P
• Dempster2.5 km · P
• Main3.5 km · P

Frequently asked questions

Which lines serve Central (Purple) station?

Central (Purple) is served by the Purple line on the Chicago metro.

Can you change lines at Central (Purple)?

No. Central (Purple) is served only by the Purple line.

When did Central (Purple) station open?

Central (Purple) station opened in 1908.

What are the stations either side of Central (Purple) on the Purple line?

On the Purple line, Central (Purple) sits between Noyes and Linden.

How busy is Central (Purple) station?

Central (Purple) handles roughly 128,058 passengers a year.

Where is Central (Purple) station?

Central (Purple) station is in Evanston, Chicago.

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