Wells Street Terminal

Wells Street Terminal was a stub-end downtown terminal on the 'L' in Chicago, Illinois, located at Wells Street between Jackson Boulevard and Van Buren Street. The terminal was in operation from 1904 to 1953.

This article is about the terminal of the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad. For terminal of the Chicago and North Western Railway, see Wells Street Station (Chicago). For other uses, see Wells railway station (disambiguation).
Wells Street Terminal
Former Chicago 'L' rapid transit station
Chicago Aurora and Elgin interurban
The terminal prior to reconstruction
General information
Location314 South Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Coordinates41.8777°N 87.6338°W / 41.8777; -87.6338
Owned byChicago Transit Authority
Platforms2 Island platforms, 1 Side platform
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeElevated
History
OpenedOctober 3, 1904
ClosedSeptember 20, 1953
Previous namesFifth Avenue Terminal
Services
Preceding station Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad Following station
Canal Street
toward Wheaton
 Main Line Terminus
Preceding station Chicago "L" Following station
Canal
toward Marshfield
 Metropolitan main line Terminus
Location
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