Dempster–Skokie station

Dempster–Skokie, formerly known as Dempster, or Skokie, is an 'L' station on the CTA's Yellow Line at 5005 Dempster Street in Skokie, Illinois (directional coordinates 8800 north, 5000 west). It is one of three stops on the Yellow Line, and the terminus of line, It is one of two CTA rail stations in Skokie, and is at grade level.

Not to be confused with Dempster station (Purple Line).
Dempster–Skokie
 
8800N
5000W
Chicago 'L' rapid transit station
General information
Location5005 Dempster Street
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Coordinates(8800 N/5000 W)
Owned byVillage of Skokie
Line(s)Skokie Swift
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
Parking 441 spaces
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
History
OpenedMarch 28, 1925 (1925-03-28)
ClosedMarch 27, 1948 – April 20, 1964
Rebuilt1993–94
Previous namesSkokie Terminal
Dempster
Skokie
Passengers
2022231,114  22.4%
Services
Preceding station Chicago "L" Following station
Terminus Yellow Line Oakton–Skokie
toward Howard
Former services
Preceding station Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad Following station
Harmswoods
toward Milwaukee
 North Shore Line
Skokie Valley Route
 Howard Street
toward Roosevelt Road
Preceding station Chicago "L" Following station
Terminus Niles Center branch Main
Closed 1948
toward Howard
Dempster Street Station
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location5001 Dempster Street, Skokie, Illinois 60077
Coordinates42°2′25″N 87°45′8″W
NRHP reference No.95001005
Added to NRHPFebruary 28, 1996
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