Chicago City Council Approves Plan to Purchase Greyhound Bus Station in West Loop for $19 Million
The deal preserves indoor intercity bus service for nearly 500,000 riders a year and sets aside $31 million for repairs and upgrades.
- On Wednesday, the Chicago City Council voted 38-10 to authorize the $19.2 million purchase of the Greyhound bus terminal at 630 W. Harrison St., preventing potential closure and curbside-only service.
- Greyhound faced eviction after its lease with Alden Global Capital expired last year, threatening to leave Chicago as the largest U.S. city without an intercity terminal, prompting Mayor Brandon Johnson to champion the purchase.
- Alderman Marty Quinn opposed the deal, citing a projected $1.16 billion budget shortfall for 2027 and arguing that total renovation costs could exceed $50 million.
- Under the transition agreement, FlixBus North America will continue managing the station for 12 months after the sale closes, while the city plans to launch an RFP process to select a third-party contractor.
- Alderman Bill Conway endorsed the purchase, noting the terminal's critical role for travelers seeking reproductive healthcare, with repairs funded by expanding the Canal/Congress Tax Increment Financing district covering 4.3 acres.
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Taxpayers paying $50 million+ for Chicago-owned bus station - Regional Media News
(The Center Square) - Taxpayers are expected to fork over at least $50 million for Chicago to own and operate a Greyhound bus terminal. On Wednesday, the city council approved the $19.2 million acquisition of the station that was facing possible closure. Mayor Brandon Johnson said the bus terminal has been critical to generations of riders. "By bringing this facility under public stewardship, we are preserving a transportation hub that hundreds …
Chicago City Council approves plan to purchase Greyhound bus station in West Loop for $19 million – CBS2 (Chicago)
Ald. Marty Quinn, who was among the 10 alders who voted against the purchase of the bus station, questioned if the city can afford the cost when it is facing a projected $1.16 billion budget shortfall for 2027.
City Gives Final OK To Buy Greyhound Bus Station
CITY HALL — Chicago will officially be allowed to purchase the city’s Greyhound bus station, a major step toward preserving the station and intercity bus transportation. The City Council on Wednesday approved a purchasing agreement to buy the bus station at 630 W. Harrison St. for $19.2 million. The move comes as officials also expanded the boundaries of the Canal/Congress Tax Increment Financing district to include the terminal, which would pro…
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