When did the Clinton (Green/Pink) station open?

The current station opened in 1909, replacing an earlier Canal station that had served the Lake Street Elevated since 1893. It was rebuilt during the 1994–1996 Green Line rehabilitation.

Which lines stop at Clinton (Green/Pink)?

Green Line and Pink Line trains both stop here. (A separate Clinton station on the Blue Line is two blocks south.)

Is Clinton (Green/Pink) the same as Clinton (Blue)?

No — they are two different stations with the same name. The Green/Pink Clinton is elevated, at 540 West Lake Street. The Blue Line Clinton is a deep underground stop two blocks south at Clinton and Congress.

How do I get from Clinton (Green/Pink) to Union Station?

Walk one block east on Lake Street, then two blocks south on Canal — about a 5-minute walk. Ogilvie Transportation Center is just one block south.

Is Clinton (Green/Pink) ADA accessible?

Yes. Elevators were installed during the 1994–1996 rebuild.

Where do I eat near Clinton (Green/Pink)?

The Chicago French Market food hall is one block east in the base of Ogilvie. Restaurant Row along Randolph is a 5–10 minute walk north, and Fulton Market is 10–15 minutes northwest.

CTA L station

Clinton

Green Pink

Clinton is the CTA Green and Pink Lines stop inside the Fulton Market sub-area of the West Loop.

Within walking distance: Ogilvie (0.2 mi), Union Station (0.5 mi), and Willis Tower (0.6 mi).

Quick facts

Year opened: 1909 — Replaced an earlier Canal station that opened on the Lake Street Elevated in 1893
Rebuilt: 1996 — Mostly demolished and replaced during the 1994–1996 Green Line rehabilitation
Lines: Green · Pink
Accessibility: ADA-accessible
2024 ridership: 786,393 entries · -38% vs 2019
Full name: Clinton (Green & Pink lines)

Clinton sits at the eastern edge of the West Loop on Lake Street between the river and the Loop. It is the closest CTA L stop to both Ogilvie Transportation Center (Metra Union Pacific lines) and Chicago Union Station (Amtrak + other Metra lines), making it the typical morning hand-off point for commuters arriving by rail.

Connected to Ogilvie Transportation Center via a passageway from 1970 to 1990 — the link no longer exists but the two stations remain a two-block walk apart.

Ridership trend. 2024 ridership is down 38% from the 2019 pre-pandemic peak — among the slower recoveries on the Green Line, consistent with the commuter-heavy Loop-edge location.

Planned changes

No major construction announced at Clinton (Green/Pink) specifically.

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Common questions

When did the Clinton (Green/Pink) station open?: The current station opened in 1909, replacing an earlier Canal station that had served the Lake Street Elevated since 1893. It was rebuilt during the 1994–1996 Green Line rehabilitation.
Which lines stop at Clinton (Green/Pink)?: Green Line and Pink Line trains both stop here. (A separate Clinton station on the Blue Line is two blocks south.)
Is Clinton (Green/Pink) the same as Clinton (Blue)?: No — they are two different stations with the same name. The Green/Pink Clinton is elevated, at 540 West Lake Street. The Blue Line Clinton is a deep underground stop two blocks south at Clinton and Congress.
How do I get from Clinton (Green/Pink) to Union Station?: Walk one block east on Lake Street, then two blocks south on Canal — about a 5-minute walk. Ogilvie Transportation Center is just one block south.
Is Clinton (Green/Pink) ADA accessible?: Yes. Elevators were installed during the 1994–1996 rebuild.
Where do I eat near Clinton (Green/Pink)?: The Chicago French Market food hall is one block east in the base of Ogilvie. Restaurant Row along Randolph is a 5–10 minute walk north, and Fulton Market is 10–15 minutes northwest.

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