Until 1931, this route had commuter service from Chicago to Addison, reaching Addison via a spur which extended north from the main line. Intercity trains operated until the formation of Amtrak in 1971, with Rockford and Freeport the only surviving stations when passenger service was discontinued. Between 1974 and 1981, an Amtrak train between Chicago and Dubuque operated over this route.
Milepost locations are indicated, distance from Chicago.
Exact locations are not available for all stations.
Hillside (17.50) - likely between Wolf Rd. and Hillside Ave. Through trains stopped here until the 1940's.
Elmhurst (19.35) - station was located west of York Rd., on the north side of the track. Through trains stopped here from 1930 until the late 1940's. Although when Amtrak service existed over this route between 1974 and 1981, a stop in Elmhurst was made at approximately the same location.
St. Charles Road (20.24) - likely at St. Charles Rd.
Suburb Hill (21.28) - likely at Villa Ave.
South Addison (22.29) - likely southwest of the intersection of North Ave. and Addison Rd. This is where the Addison spur left the main line.
Addison (24.12) - station was located southwest of the intersection of Lake St. and Addison Rd.
Cook County Suburbs (W)
Du Page County