| Source | Chicago Magazine |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 6, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Last Updated | April 6, 2026, 7 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagomag.com/real-estate/homes-for-sale-along-the-metra-electric-line/ |
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One of Chicago’s oldest commuter rail lines, the [ Metra Electric ][1] was built
by the Illinois Central Railroad and opened in July 1856 as a connection between
downtown and Hyde Park. During the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, part of
the line was elevated. It was fully electrified by 1926, ...