The Insull interurbans were three Chicago-area interurbans owned by British-American business magnate Samuel Insull (1859-1938) before the collapse of his various holding companies during the Great Depression.
History
editChicago North Shore and Milwaukee
editChicago South Shore and South Bend
editChicago Aurora and Elgin
editOther Insull properties
editCompanies
edit| Company name | Predecessor company | Incorporated | Acquired by Insull | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad | Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway | 1898 | 1916 | abandoned 1963 |
| Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad | Chicago, Lake Shore and South Bend Railway | 1901 | 1925 | still in operation |
| Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad | n/a | 1902 | 1926 | abandoned 1961 |