[2] The name "Chidda" is derived from Kaurna the local indigenous language, for the word "little bird"[3][4] and the stopping place has also been known as the "Spains Road siding".

It is unclear when this station opened, with a mention made in 1936 of "a landing place for passengers who join and alight from the Gawler rail car.

"[5] Chidda initially had step down platforms, where a length of 122 metres was provided.

To the west of the station lies the Australian Rail Track Corporation standard gauge line to Crystal Brook.

[6] Chidda is the closest station directly opposite Salisbury Memorial Park, a non-denominational cemetery.