The South Shore Line calls the station 57th Street.

It is the closest station to the Museum of Science and Industry, and also serves the residential neighborhood adjoining the University of Chicago.

[1] The South Shore Line began stopping at 57th Street on October 16, 1966, at noon.

[2] Prior to this, the South Shore Line had stopped at 53rd Street.

The switch was made to better serve the University of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry.