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Take Metra to the Oak Park Microbrew Review on Saturday, August 16.
Metra is proud to sponsor the Oak Park Microbrew Review, Illinois’ largest zero-waste craft beer festival. Hosted by Seven Generations Ahead, the event features unlimited pours from 50+ breweries, live music, local food, and sustainability education in the heart of downtown Oak Park.
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 12-6 PM
- Location: Downtown Oak Park
- Closest Metra Station: Oak Park (UPW Line)
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How to Get There with Metra
To get to the Oak Park Microbrew Review from Ogilvie Transportation Center, please take our Union Pacific West (UP-W) line to Oak Park. View the UP-W Schedule.
To get to the Oak Park Microbrew Review, exit Chicago Union Station at Madison, proceed west for 325 feet and enter Ogilvie Transportation Center’s Madison Street entrance and board the Union Pacific West (UP-W) line to Oak Park. View the UP-W Schedule.
To get to the Oak Park Microbrew Review from the Metra Electric Line Millenium Station, navigate approximately 400 feet South to Madison St, and board the #20 Madison St bus to Ogilvie Transportation Center to board the Union Pacific West (UP-W) line to Oak Park. View the UP-W Schedule.
To get to the Oak Park Microbrew Review from our Rock Island Line’s LaSalle Street Station, please navigate one block North to LaSalle and Van Buren and board the CTA Orange Line to Washington and Wells, when you deboard the Orange Line, please make your way west (3 blocks) on Washington St. to Ogilvie Transportation Center’s Washington Street entrance to board the Union Pacific West (UP-W) line to Oak Park. View the UP-W Schedule.
Hop On. Drink Local.
Make the Oak Park Microbrew Review the start of a year-round brewery adventure! Explore dozens of participating breweries, located just a short walk from Metra stations.
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Union Pacific North
A laid-back taproom with a diverse, approachable selection of beers.
Location: 1800 W Cuyler Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Nearest Metra Stop: Ravenswood Station (.3 miles)
Specializes in continental European styles and traditional brewing methods.
Location: 1800 W Belle Plaine Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Nearest Metra Stop: Ravenswood Station (.4 miles)
Known for their flagship beers like Daisy Cutter and a spacious taproom with a seasonal beer garden.
Location: 2050 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Nearest Metra Stop: Ravenswood Station (.7 miles)
Offers a variety of craft beers in a cozy taproom setting.
Location: 2024 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Nearest Metra Stop: Ravenswood Station (.7 miles)
Union Pacific Northwest
A women-owned brewery and cider house offering a creative approach to modern ciders and beers in a welcoming space.
Location: 4240 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Irving Park (.5 miles)
Offers a range of handcrafted beers and a full menu in a relaxed setting.
Location: 110 N Brockway St, Palatine, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Palatine (.1 miles)
A gastropub offering a selection of craft beers and a menu focused on sustainable and locally sourced ingredients.
Location: 110 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Crystal Lake (.1 miles)
Union Pacific West
West Loop's original brewpub, proudly brewing award-winning beers since 2010. From crisp lagers to hoppy IPAs to malty stouts to fruited wheat beers and beyond, we have something for every beer lover.
Location: 737 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: OTC (.4 miles)
Craft Mexican Brewery in the heart of the West Loop neighborhood. Serving mod-Mex lagers, sunny IPAs, and tropical sours. Tacos and tlayudas (giant Mexican pizzas) from the wood-fired oven.
Location: 904 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: OTC (.5 miles)
Offers a variety of craft beers and a full menu in a modern, cozy setting with a rooftop area.
Location: 1 Lake St, Oak Park, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Oak Park (.3 miles)
A 15-barrel brewpub featuring a full kitchen and an expansive beer garden.
Location: 171 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Elmhurst (.3 miles)
A cozy neighborhood taproom known for its house-made beers like Moondance IPA and Total Eclipse Stout.
Location: 54 E St Charles Rd, Villa Park, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Villa Park (.4 miles)
Known for their seasonal beers and hazy IPAs, offering a relaxed taproom atmosphere.
Location: 800 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Lombard (.9 miles)
Specializes in Belgian-inspired session ales, oak barrel-aging, and alternative fermentation.
Location: 509 Stevens St, Geneva, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Geneva (.3 miles)
Milwaukee District North
Offers a variety of ales and lagers, with a full menu and a spacious taproom.
Location: 4419 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Mayfair (.4 miles)
North Central Service
Known for its variety of craft beers, including IPAs and stouts, with a welcoming taproom atmosphere.
Location: 161 N Archer Ave, Mundelein, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Mundelein (.2 miles)
BNSF
A cozy brewery offering small-batch, handcrafted beers and wood-fired pizza, located steps from the Berwyn Metra station.
Location: 6833 Stanley Ave, Berwyn, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Berwyn (.1 miles)
A lager-focused microbrewery offering traditional European-style beers in a welcoming taproom.
Location: 13 Rogers St, Downers Grove, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Fairview Ave (.4 miles)
Known for its variety of craft beers, including IPAs and stouts, with a welcoming taproom atmosphere.
Location: 2300 Wisconsin Ave UNIT 213, Downers Grove, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Belmont (.5 miles)
Housed in a historic roundhouse, this expansive facility includes a brewpub, beer garden, coffee house, and distillery.
Location: 205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Aurora (directly adjacent)
Heritage Corridor
Offers a variety of craft beers in a historic building along the I&M Canal, with a spacious taproom and outdoor seating.
Location: 431 Talcott Ave, Lemont, IL
Nearest Metra Stop: Lemont (.3 miles)
