CTA – Racine

The Blue Line Racine L stop is a pretty standard station. It’s an open platform, so there’s no protection from the elements. You’ll have to wait in the little buildings on either side of the platform if you need to stay warm or dry or unscathed from the wind. Yay, Chicago weather! One side lets you out onto Racine (1200 W), the other on Loomis (1400 W). The Racine exit is near the Target on Jackson, which is great, and right by the UIC Pavilion, if you ever go see a show there. You get a nice view of the downtown skyline when you exit. There are no amenities in the little station buildings. Just two Ventra machines. The station is not accessible, i.e. no elevators, there are just ramps that lead up to street level, so be warned!