During the festival season, Metra prohibits glass bottles and alcohol on trains after 7 p.m. or all day on specific dates. No smoking is allowed on any trains, in stations or within 15 feet of station and enclosed area entrances. If you are planning to use our service, please observe these restrictions.
* Indicates No Bikes Allowed on Trains.
Festival Season Alcohol Restrictions
| Event | Date | Onboard Glass Container & Alcohol Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Blues Fest | No Alcohol After 7 PM No Alcohol All Day | |
| Taste of Chicago | No Alcohol After 7 PM No Alcohol All Day No Alcohol After 7 PM No Alcohol All Day | |
| Lollapalooza | No Alcohol After 7 PM No Alcohol All Day | |
| Air and Water Show | No Alcohol All Day | |
| Jazz Fest | No Alcohol All Day | |
| New Years Eve | No Alcohol All Day | |
Special Information - Chicago Festivals and Events
The festivals and celebrations in Grant Park and the Lakefront bring many additional passengers to our trains. In the past, this has included some who were prone to excessive revelry.
To prevent disorderly conduct, alcoholic beverages and glass containers are banned on certain days. Dates and restrictions are listed. Anyone who is visibly inebriated will not be permitted onboard and anyone causing a disturbance will be removed from the train and subject to arrest.
Unruly passengers will not be tolerated.
Metra prides itself in providing safe and efficient transportation. To that end, extra Metra police officers plus off-duty municipal police will patrol downtown stations and trains.
Thank you for your cooperation and choosing Metra for your travel needs.
