*Some of the construction schedules listed below are applied to the "Alternate Schedules" that are currently in effect due to the coronavirus. The below dates indicate the duration of construction projects, NOT how long Metra intends to keep the alternate schedules in effect. Please monitor alerts and check our homepage or the Ventra app for service updates.

To see which trains might be delayed by construction projects, look for the hardhat icon in the schedules for each line. 

BNSF: See below for effective construction dates

Effective through September 5 through September 29: Weekday track maintenance occurring between Congress Park and Aurora.  Midday trains with the helmet logo displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.

Effective September 30 through October 1: Due to a major construction project at the Westmont station a Sunday schedule will be in effect on both Saturday and Sunday. The Westmont station will also be out-of-service due to construction for the weekend. ALL weekend trains may experience delays up to 15 minutes.

To view the construction schedule please click this link.

Metra Electric: See below for effective construction dates

Effective August 7 until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction taking place for the 147th St. Sibley station rehabilitation and a tie gang. Weekday midday trains (In: 214-328 / Out: 215-329) may be delayed 15 minutes. Weekend midday trains (In: 800-826 / Out: 8301-825) may be delayed up to 15 minutes.

Milwaukee District North: See below for effective construction dates

Effective August 7 until further notice: Weekday construction taking place near Grayland & Lake Forest. Weekday midday trains trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes. On Friday, September 22, weekday train 2157 may also be delayed up to 20 minutes due to construction.

Effective September 23 through September 24: Weekend construction taking place near Grayland and Lake Forest. ALL weekend trains may experience delays up to 10 minutes. 

Milwaukee District West: See below for effective construction dates

Effective September 23 through September 24: Weekend track maintenance occurring between River Grove and Franklin Park. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes. 

Effective September 15 through September 29: Weekday track maintenance occurring between River Grove and Franklin Park. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes. 

Rock Island: See below for effective construction dates

Effective August 7 through September 29: Weekday track maintenance occurring in various areas along the line. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes. 

Effective September 23 through September 24: Weekend track maintenance occurring in various areas along the line. Weekend trains (In: 202-322 / Out: 305-119) may be delayed up to 15 minutes. 

Union Pacific North: See below for effective construction dates

Effective September 23 through September 24: Weekend track construction occurring between Winnetka and Highland Park. Weekend trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 15 minutes. 

Effective September 11 through September 29: Weekday track maintenance occurring between Lake Bluff and Waukegan. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 10 minutes.

Effective September 18 through September 29: Due to construction between Winnetka and Rogers Park early morning trains (In: 300-324 / Out: 301-315) may experience delays up to 5 minutes.

Union Pacific Northwest: See below for effective construction dates

Effective September 18 through September 29: Weekday track maintenance occurring between Barrington and Crystal Lake. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 15 minutes.

Effective September 23 through September 24: Weekend track maintenance occurring between Barrington and Mt. Prospect. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.

Union Pacific West: See below for effective construction dates

Effective September 22: Due to evening construction for a signal cutover project, evening trains (In: 72 / Out: 71-11) may experience delays up to 10 minutes.

Effective September 23 through September 24: Weekend track maintenance occurring between West Chicago and La Fox. ALL Saturday trains and midday trains Sunday with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.