Service Alerts

Metra Alert - Metra Electric District Extra Service For Chicago Bears Games

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

Metra Alert ME - Homewood East Side Construction Will Begin March 13

Beginning Monday, March 13, access to the Homewood Station from the east will be closed for station construction until Summer 2024.  Access to the boarding platform will be through the Park Avenue entrance ONLY (west side of tracks).

 

Beginning, Monday, March 6, the Pace bus stop will relocate from Harwood Avenue to Park Avenue.  Please allow additional time and use caution near the work zone.

Metra Alert ME - 79th street/Chatham Station Closure Beginning July 10 - Station Rebuild Project

The 79th street/Chatham station on the Metra Electric line will be closed beginning Monday, July 10 for approximately 7 months. During this time passengers can use 75th and 83rd street stations as alternatives. This is part of the Metra Electric Community initiative to transform multiple stations on the Metra Electric District. Once completed, stations will have enclosed ADA-accessible street-level entrances, lobbies with elevators, new stairs, headhouses, new composite deck platforms, new lighting, and signage.  For more information click here.

Metra Alert ME - University Park station stairway out of service. Customers must use the ramp until further notice.

The stairway at the University Park station is out of service. Customers must use the ramp until further notice. Updates will be provided.

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Station Details

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79th Street (Cheltenham)
Agent Hours No Agent
Waiting Room Hours 24 Hour
Train Lines Metra Electric (ME)
Accessibility Yes
Station Address

79th St. at Exchange Ave.
Chicago, IL 60649

Connecting Services

CTA Routes: N5, 6, 26, 71, 79

Station Parking Yes
Station Zone B
Parking Contact 773-734-2933
Total Parking Lots 27
Permit or Daily Parking 1559 Spaces
Permit Only Parking 511 Spaces
Daily Only Parking 1048 Spaces
ADA Parking 23
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