The below dates indicate the duration of construction projects, NOT how long Metra intends to keep the alternate schedules in effect. Please monitor alerts and check our homepage or the Ventra app for service updates.
To see which trains might be delayed by construction projects, look for the hardhat icon in the schedules for each line.
BNSF
Effective January 6 until further notice: Weekday construction occurring between Union Ave. to Aurora. Midday trains (including train 1233) with the helmet logo displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Effective July 5 through July 6: Weekend construction occurring between Union Ave. to Lavergne. Midday trains (including train 2024) with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 10 minutes.
Metra Electric
Effective January 6 until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction occurring for the rehabilitation of 87th and 95th Street stations. Weekday midday trains (In: 100-334 / Out: 101-245) may be delayed 20 minutes. Weekend midday trains (In: 800-828 / Out: 8301-829) may be delayed up to 30 minutes.
Effective January 6 until further notice: Weekday and weekend evening construction occurring between 11th Place and University Park. Evening weekday trains (In: 138-150 / Out: 345-153) may experience delays up to 30 minutes. Evening weekend trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed 30 minutes.
Milwaukee District North
Effective June 23 through July 11: Weekday construction occurring between Union Station to Grayland. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
Effective July 5 through July 6: Weekend construction occurring near Western Ave. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 15 minutes.
Milwaukee District West
Effective June 23 through July 11: Weekday construction occurring near Elgin and along various locations on the line. Weekday midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
Effective July 5 through July 6: Weekend construction occurring near Western Ave. Weekend midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
North Central Service
Effective June 6 through July 11: Weekday construction occurring along various locations on the line. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
Rock Island
Effective July 5 through July 6: Weekend construction occurring near 16th Street and Morgan St. Weekend midday trains (In: 202-122 / Out: 205-221) may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Effective June 2 through July 11: Weekday construction occurring near 16th Street and Morgan St. Weekday midday trains (In: 606-612 / Out: 601-605) may be delayed up to 10 minutes and midday helmet trains (In: 414-628 / Out: 407-605)
SouthWest Service
Effective May 9 through July 11: Weekday construction occurring near Ashburn. Weekday midday trains (In: 812-818 / Out: 805-811) may be delayed up to 20 minutes.
Union Pacific North
Effective July 7 through July 11: Weekday construction occurring between Clybourn to Evanston, Main St. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up 15 minutes.
Effective July 6: Sunday construction occurring between Waukegan to Zion. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 15 minutes.
Union Pacific Northwest
Effective July 7 through July 11: Weekday construction occurring between Crystal Lake to Woodstock. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 15 minutes.
