Service Alerts

Metra Alert - Metra Electric District and Union Pacific North Line Extra Service For Chicago Bears Games

The Metra Electric District and Union Pacific North Line 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 UP-N - Track Construction Tuesday, September 24 through Thursday, October 3.

From Tuesday, September. 24 through Thursday, October 3, track construction will take place on the UP North Line between Glencoe and Highland Park. Some midday and evening trains may incur delays of up to 30 minutes enroute passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. Residents near the tracks can expect construction noise as the project moves through their area. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices.

Metra Alert UP-N - Metra Union Pacific North Line Extra Service for Chicago Bears Games.

The Metra Union Pacific North Line 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 UP-W - Geneva Platform 2 Rehabilitation

On Monday, October 9, the Geneva outbound platform (Platform 2) will be closed for rehabilitation through the end of 2024. Commuters must use the temporary platform located east of Third Street. All trains will board passengers from the rear cars on this platform. Please allow additional time to access the in-service platform and exercise caution near the work zones.

Metra Alert UP-W - River Forest Platform 2 Rehabilitation

Beginning Wednesday, May 8, the east half of Platform 2 (island platform) will be closed for rehabilitation. Once completed, the work will move to the west half of Platform 2 to complete the project by the end of November.

Please allow additional time to access the in-service platform and exercise caution near the work zones.

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Station Details

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Ogilvie Transportation Center
Lost and Found Contact 312-322-1234
Ticket Vending Machine No agent; ticket vending machines available
Waiting Room Hours Upper M-Sat: 5 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Lower M-F: 5 a.m. to 6:40 p.m. Weekends: Closed
Train Lines Union Pacific North (UP-N) Union Pacific West (UP-W) Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW)
Accessibility Yes
Station Address

500 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60606

Connecting Services

CTA Routes: J14, 19, 20, 56, 60, 120, 124125, 128130, 132, 157, 192, Green, and Pink Lines

Metra: Union Pacific - West, Union Pacific - Northwest, Union Pacific - North

Chicago Water Taxi

Station Parking No
Station Zone 1
Parking Contact

N/A