Lawrence Station (CTA)
Lawrence Station, served by the
Red Line, originally opened in 1923 as part of a track elevation project. The original headhouse was demolished in 1995, and the station received minor upgrades in 2012. Starting in 2021, the station was completely reconstructed to modern standards and reopened for service in July 2025.
Points of interest
CTA 'L'
The station entrance is located on the north side of Lawrence Avenue. CTA ticket machines are available at the station entrance, which sell reloadable Ventra card, single-ride, or 1 day ticket. All riders must pass through the turnstile with a valid Ventra card, ticket, contactless bank card, or mobile device with Apple/Samsung/Android Pay. The station features an elevator connecting the entrance's paid area to the platform. There's also an exit-only staircase on the south side of Lawrence.
This station features a center platform.
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| ⇓ Next Station: Wilson | ⇑ Next Station: Argyle |
Real time data provided by CTA
- special-note: Elevator at Wilson Temporarily Out-of-ServiceThe Howard- and Linden- bound platform elevator at Wilson (Red, Purple Lines) is temporarily out-of-service due to an electrical issue. [1]
- planned: Boarding Change at SheridanBoard/exit Red Line trains in both directions on the 95th-bound platform at Sheridan station. [2]
- planned: 95th-bound Trains Bypass Addison95th-bound Red Line trains will not stop at Addison. [3]
- special-note: Elevator at Clark/Division Temporarily Out-of-ServiceThe elevator to/from street at Clark/Division (Red Line) is temporarily out-of-service. [4]
- special-note: Elevator at 79th Temporarily Out-of-ServiceThe elevator at 79th (Red Line) is temporarily out-of-service. [5]