Countdown To A New Brown | Paulina Station

Countdown To A New Brown | The Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project

Paulina Station
3411 N. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60657

Station Status:

The Paulina station temporarily closed on March 30, 2008.

Paulina Station Temporarily Closed on March 30 for Renovation

On March 30, 2008 the Paulina station on the Brown Line temporarily closed for renovation. The Paulina station is temporarily closed while construction crews work to upgrade and extend platforms, rebuild the station house and make the station accessible to customers with disabilities. The adjacent stations – Southport and Addison – will remain open during the temporary closure of the Paulina station so customers may continue to use them to access Brown Line service.

The Paulina station is located in an area where existing CTA service is plentiful. In addition to nearby rail stations, there are existing CTA bus routes that provide service near Paulina station.

Alternate Transportation Options

While the Paulina station is closed, customers may board the Brown Line at the adjacent, newly-reopened Addison and Southport stations.. These stations will remain open during the temporary closure of the Paulina station to allow customers continued access to Brown Line service.

CTA Bus Routes

While the Paulina station is closed, customers may choose to travel on any of the following six CTA bus routes that provide service near the station:

•	#9 Ashland
•	#X9 Ashland Express (weekdays until 7 p.m.)
•	#11 Lincoln/Sedgwick
•	#50 Damen
•	#77 Belmont
•	#152 Addison
	Alternate service map

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The Renovated Paulina Station

Click image for concept sketch illustrating the renovated Paulina station.

The renovated Paulina station will benefit all Brown Line customers with:

•	Longer platforms that accommodate longer trains Eight-car trains (two additional cars) means more customers can board.
•	Accessibility for everyone Elevators and accessible turnstiles meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements.
•	Modern and convenient features Wider stairways to improve platform access, more turnstiles to ease congestion and additional exits/entrances to improve the flow of customer traffic.