Service Alerts

Metra Alert ME - 87th street/Woodruff Station Closure Beginning December 16 - Station Rebuild Project

 The 87th street/Woodruff station on the Metra Electric line will be closed beginning Monday, December 16. During this time passengers can use 83rd and 91st street stations as alternatives. This is part of the Metra Electric Community initiative to transform multiple stations on the Metra Electric District. Once completed, the station will have an enclosed ADA-accessible street-level entrance, lobby with an elevator, new stairs, headhouses, new composite deck platforms, new lighting, and signage. The station is expected to reopen in late 2025. For more information visit metra.com.

Metra Alert ME - 79th Street/Chatham Station

The 79th Street/Chatham station on the Metra Electric may not be fully ADA accessible Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.   Click here for more information.

Metra Alert ME - The 95th St/Chicago State University station will close March 3, 2025 - Station Rehab and Expansion Project

On Monday, March 3, the 95th st/Chicago State University station will close for approximately 2 years to undergo a rehabilitation and expansion project. During this time passengers should use 91st street and 103rd st/Rosemoor stations as alternates. Updates will be provided.

Metra Alert ME - 103rd St./Rosemoor Station ADA Accessibility.

Monday through Friday, from 9AM to 4PM, the 103rd St,/Rosemoor station may not be fully ADA accessible due to nearby station construction. Please check metra.com/constructionnotices.

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Station Details

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79th Street/Chatham

The 79th St./Chatham Station is now reopen. Thank you for your patience while we rehabilitated the facility. 

Lost and Found Contact At Millennium 321-322-7819
Ticket Vending Machine Ticket vending machines available
Waiting Room Hours 24 Hour
Train Lines Metra Electric (ME)
Accessibility No
Station Address

79th St. near Greenwood St.
Chicago, IL 60619

Connecting Services

CTA Route: 79

Station Parking Yes
Station Zone 2
Parking Contact

N/A

Total Parking Lots 1
Permit or Daily Parking 0 Spaces
Daily Only Parking 7 Spaces
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