Whether you’re just visiting Chicago or a seasoned local wise to how the train lets you bypass the traffic, construction, and parking, we’re exhilarated to announce that the Red Line Argyle Station has reopened after years of undergoing a massive renovation.
As a 30 minute ride from downtown Chicago or 15 minutes from it’s northernmost Howard Station terminal stop, disembarking at the Argyle Station frames the bustling Uptown neighborhood perfectly
Standing at its platform, Sun Wah BBQ is soooo tantalizingly close. We’re right before the parking structure in this shot…
Stairs on either end of the platform lead down to street level. In addition, the station’s long-awaited ADA compliance means there’s now an elevator available.
Spilling out of the station to street level, look west for the nearest stoplights. That’s the intersection for Argyle and Broadway. Turn right heading north and you’ll arrive at Sun Wah BBQ as the fifth building on the right.
Hopping back onto the Red Line is now just as friction-free. Trace those steps back from the restaurant to reach the entrance
Once past the turnstiles, the platform can be reached via stairs, elevator or up the escalator
It’s the most convenient (and possibly fastest) way to get to Sun Wah BBQ
Red Line Details
Check out CTA’s website for current fare information as well as all the payments accepted.
CTA and Google have a step-by-step trip planner that gives approximate time ranges as you reach each step.
CTA maintains a Train Tracker webpage to pinpoint exactly when the next train is arriving at Argyle Station.
The Purple Line does not stop at Argyle Station. This is an express line that skips all the stations between Howard at the north and Wilson Station approximately 0.7 miles to the south of Argyle.
The new Argyle Station reopened on Sunday, July 20, 2025 after an excruciatingly long renovation closure in 2021.
The Red Line operates 24-hours throughout the year and sees over 100,000 commuters over the course of a weekend.
Chicago’s elevated train system has existed since May of 1900. Thankfully, its trains and stations have seen continuous updates throughout this time.