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.
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. Please allow additional time to access the in-service platform and exercise caution near the work zones.
Beginning Tuesday, October 24, staton repairs will be taking place at the West Chicago Metra station. Work is scheduled for Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM until the end of December 2023. Access to the parking lot and station platform will be maintained at all time, however access to the inside of the station could be limited at times. Please allow additional time traveling to the station and exercise caution near the work zone.
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Station Details
| Station Details | |
|---|---|
| Lost and Found Contact | At Ogilvie, 312-496-4751 |
| Agent Hours | No Agent |
| Waiting Room Hours | 5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Train Lines | Union Pacific West (UP-W) |
| Accessibility | No |
| Station Address |
8001 W. Central Avenue |
| Connecting Services |
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| Station Parking | Yes |
| Station Zone | B |
| Parking Contact | Village of River Forest 708-366-8500 |
| Parking | |
|---|---|
| Total Parking Lots | 9 |
| Permit or Daily Parking | 198 Spaces |
| Permit Only Parking | 109 Spaces |
| Daily Only Parking | 89 Spaces |
| ADA Parking | 4 |
| VIEW PARKING LOT MAP |
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