79th Street (Cheltenham)

The Metra Electric District and Union Pacific North Line will run extra train service for anticipation of larger than normal crowds for Chicago home games at Soldier Field. For more information click here and visit metra.com.

There's various reasons train service could be affected causing delays. During autumn months when leaves fall on tracks and a train's wheel crush them, a slick oily residue is left behind on the rail. This residue makes it harder for the train to get proper traction to start, stop, and maintain speed. As a result, delays may be experienced during your travel. Plan ahead and allow for extra travel time this autumn season. For additional information click here. 

As part of the Metra Electric Community Initiative to transform 13 stations on the district, the 103rd Street/Rosemoor station remains closed for a full reconstruction and is expected to reopen next spring. During this time, customers can use 107th Street and 95th Street/Chicago State University as alternatives. For additional information click here.

The Millennium Station elevator is out of service until further notice.  Customers can use the elevator located at 205 N Michigan, which leads to the South Water entrance to Millennium Station

The Metra Electric District will run extra train service for anticipation of larger than normal crowds for Chicago home games at Soldier Field. For more information click here and visit metra.com.

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 30 minutes behind schedule passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices.

The Metra Electric Line will be partially shut down on two weekends in December, Dec. 7-8 and Dec. 14-15, due to extensive construction associated with the South Shore Line’s expansion plans, work that will also benefit Metra Electric riders. Train service will terminate and originate from the 18th Street Station, with buses replacing trains between Millennium and 18th, and the line will use a Sunday schedule both Saturday and Sunday on those weekend days.  For more information click here.

The 79th street/Chatham station on the Metra Electric will reopen to the public on Monday, December 16, 2024. Until the station is open, passengers should continue using 75th and 83rd street stations as alternatives. When the 79th street/Chatham station is open it may not always be ADA accessible. This will be due to construction work at nearby stations that require periodic track shifts and temporary boarding procedures midday Monday-Friday 9AM to 4PM. Passengers are advised to check service alerts on metra.com to verify the station is accessible prior to travel.

 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.

The Hazelcrest station is experiencing a temporary power outage. During this time, the station will still have lighting in the foyer, staircase, and platform. Ticket vending machines may not be operational. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.