Attention Metra Electric Riders - Partial shutdown July 26-27

On the weekend of July 26-27, Metra Electric trains will terminate and originate from the 18th Street Station, with buses replacing trains between Millennium Station and 18th. During this time, there will be no service at the Museum Campus/11th Street and Van Buren Street stations. ADA customers will be bused between McCormick Place and Millennium. All other customers will be shuttled between 18th and Millennium. In addition, Sunday schedules will be in effect on both Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27. For details, click here

Van Buren Street

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Station Details

Station Address

132 E. Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60605

Waiting Room Hours

5 a.m. to 12:50 a.m.

Lost and Found Contact

At Millennium 312-322-7819

Accessibility

Yes

Station Fare Zone

Servicing Line

Metra Electric (ME)

Ticket Purchasing

Ticket vending machines available

Connecting Services

CTA Routes: 3, 4, 6, J14, 19, 20, 26, 56, 60, 124, 143, 147, 151, 157, Brown, Green, Pink, Orange and Purple Lines

South Shore

Platform Information

Inbound trains normally use Platform 2

Outbound trains normally use Platform 1

Platform changes will be announced over the public announcement system

Parking Details

Parking Contact:

There are parking lots operated by third parties near this station.

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