CTA Trains at O’Hare International Airport Station, Chicago

CTA trains at O'Hare International Airport Station, Chicago, the western terminus of the Blue Line, providing direct rail access to the airport.
CTA Trains at O'Hare International Airport Station, Chicago. The O'Hare station, opened in 1984, serves as the western terminus of the Chicago 'L' Blue Line. It provides direct rail access to O'Hare International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. The station's distinctive architecture features a curved wall clad in colorful glass blocks, designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa. This station is a vital transportation hub, connecting travelers and commuters to the airport and the wider Chicago metropolitan area.
Photo taken in December 2012.
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