Green Line Elevator Out at Indiana Station

CTA Green Line elevator at Indiana station out of service with no repair timeline

Green Line Elevator Out at Indiana Station

Riders who need elevator access to the 63rd-bound platform at Indiana station on Chicago's Green Line will need to make alternate plans. The Chicago Transit Authority issued an alert Wednesday night confirming the elevator is temporarily out of service. CTA crews are working to assess repair needs, but officials haven't provided a timeline for when the elevator will return to service.

Accessibility Impact

The outage affects passengers with mobility needs, wheelchair users, and others requiring elevator access to reach the 63rd-bound platform at the Indiana station. Transit officials said passengers with accessibility needs should plan alternative routes or contact CTA for assistance during the outage. The agency maintains ongoing work to repair and upgrade elevators throughout the system, though specific details about the Indiana station elevator's condition weren't immediately available.

Repair Timeline Uncertain

CTA maintenance crews are working to restore the elevator to service, but the return date is listed as to be determined. Officials said they'll update the alert with additional information once they can estimate when repairs will be complete. The agency didn't specify what caused the elevator malfunction or whether parts need to be ordered. Transit officials said crews are assessing the scope of work needed before providing a timeline.

Alert Issued Late Wednesday

The CTA posted the customer alert Wednesday, April 22, at 11:16 p.m., notifying riders of the elevator outage. Officials didn't say when the elevator first went out of service or how long it had been unavailable before the alert was issued. The agency typically updates service alerts as new information becomes available, though a specific schedule for updates on this elevator wasn't provided.

Planning Around the Outage

Passengers needing accessible routes to the 63rd-bound platform should contact CTA directly for assistance or consider alternative stations with working elevators. Officials said they're working to restore service as quickly as possible. Riders can check Moovit for real-time Green Line service information and accessible route planning during the elevator outage.