Elevated station (1895–1992) The original elevated station opened on September 22, 1895 as one of three stations on the Lake Street Elevated Railroad's "Wabash extension". Under an amended agreement with JRTC Holdings, the developer of the former
James R. Thompson Center site and new
Google Chicago campus, CTA plans to relocate the station’s main entrance from its current location under the tracks on Lake Street to the northeast corner of Clark Street. The project also includes updates to the station mezzanine to better match the surrounding redevelopment. CTA officials describe the effort as part of a broader initiative to revitalize the Loop and improve rider experience, noting that Clark/Lake connects six rail lines and multiple bus routes and is a key transfer point for thousands of commuters daily. The renovation is planned in phases through late 2026, with additional platform and station improvements included in CTA’s portion of the project. ==Bus connections==