Service Alerts
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.
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.
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.
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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Connecting Lines
Station Details
| Station Details | |
|---|---|
| Station Address |
Burr Oak Ave. near Lincoln St. |
| Connecting Services | Pace Routes: 359, |
| Station Parking | Yes |
| Station Zone | D |
| Parking Contact | City of Blue Island 708-597-8600 |
| Parking | |
|---|---|
| Total Parking Lots | 1 |
| Permit or Daily Parking | 63 Spaces |
| Daily Only Parking | 63 Spaces |
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