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CTA - Irving Park
Metro Station
Old Irving Park, Chicago
"Chicago Card reader at south entrance is often janky."(2 Tips)
"Train is the best, most efficient way to get around the city."(4 Tips)
"StreetWise vendors can't decide which CTA line is their favorite."(4 Tips)
"Learn how to walk on a platform during rush hour jerks."(2 Tips)
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Ian EichelbergDecember 21, 2014There's an entrance at Pulaski as well as Irving Park Rd. Also it's right next to the metra so it's easy to transfer.Upvote8Downvote- Todd T.'s tip is BS. Train is the best, most efficient way to get around the city.Upvote6Downvote
The north side of the Irving park bus stop under the blue line is disgusting! Pigeon feathers, bird crap, cigarette butts, and garbage everywhere. I usually walk to the next bus stop.Upvote7Downvote
Stand by the heated shelters in the winter while you wait!Upvote2Downvote
Eris Cider House and Brewery is near this stop.Upvote1Downvote
If your transfer card just expired and your out of cash to pay for a fare, then go to the South entrance on Pulaski & ask someone if you can go through the turnstile with them =-)Upvote1Downvote
If you want to pass the time while you wait for your train just listen to your music and count the mice running around on the train.UpvoteDownvote- Learn how to walk on a platform during rush hour jerks.Upvote1Downvote
MJ WaltersOctober 23, 2015The station always smells like pee. The platform is freezing cold in the winter, and I don't think it's handicapped accessible.UpvoteDownvote
one of the card readers on harlem blue line station is still out of order, day 7th and counting. waiting line is a permanent fixture.UpvoteDownvote- Michael MaccaferriApril 17, 2011Chicago Card reader at south entrance is often janky. Try taking card out if wallet if it doesn't read correctly.Upvote1Downvote
- StreetWise_CHIAugust 22, 2012StreetWise vendors can't decide which CTA line is their favorite.UpvoteDownvote
If it's cold out. Try not to stop there. You'll see why. :)Upvote3Downvote
Alternate card-only entrance/exit on Pulaski just south of Irving Park.Upvote1Downvote
You should always double your travel time from this area to make sure you get to your destination on time. If it takes 20mins, allow 40. Train timing on the NW side is terrible.UpvoteDownvote
- Not a station you want to travel to if you have luggage. Go to Addison or Montrose instead....there are escalators to street level.Upvote3Downvote
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CTA - Irving Park
4131 W Irving Park Rd (at Kennedy Expy)
Chicago, IL 60641
United States
Chicago, IL 60641
United States
The station opened in 1970 as a part of the Kennedy extension...(Show more)
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(888) 968-7282
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