There are a lot of interesting, educational and just plain fun things to do in Northeast Illinois and Metra can get you where you want to go. The 495-mile Metra system serves 239 stations in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, McHenry and Kane.
On Metra you can reach Chicago's beautiful lakefront, museums, zoos, sporting events, shops and restaurants, concerts, special events, schools and colleges as well as quaint, historic suburbs and small towns. In some cases, Metra can take you practically to the front door. In other cases, your destination can be easily reached via connecting Pace buses and/or CTA buses and trains.
On weekends and holidays, all youngsters 12-17 ride for half fare. Plus, Family Fares allow kids 11 and under to ride free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
A small group of adults can save 20 percent using a 10-ride ticket when traveling together. Or, get a group of 25 or more together and save even more on a special outing. Call 312-322-6772 for details.
The schedules, fares and other arrangements shown at this site are subject to change without notice. Neither Metra, its contract carriers, Pace nor the RTA assumes responsibility for errors in timetables, nor for inconvenience or damage resulting from missed stops, missed trains, delayed trains, cancelled trains, failure to make connections or shortages of equipment.
Baggage: There is no checked baggage on Metra trains. Because of limited space, skis, non-folding carriages or other large items cannot be carried. Baggage should not block aisles or other seats. Please comply with train crew instructions.
Pets: Only service animals assisting customers with disabilities are permitted on trains.
Standees: Every effort is made to provide enough seats, but occasionally, due to fluctuations of traffic or changes in travel habits, some standing occurs. There may be seats available elsewhere on the train. When all seats in your car are occupied, a trainman can advise whether seats are available elsewhere on the train.
Holidays: Sunday schedules are in effect on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Lost Tickets/Refund Information: We're sorry, but no refund or replacement ride will be permitted when tickets have been lost, destroyed, stolen or unaccounted for on the day of travel. For refunds on unused or partially used tickets, consult a ticket agent at the downtown station. Refunds are based on the date they are received by the agent, or, if mailed, the date of the postmark. Refunds cannot be made on any ticket past its period of validity. Mail refund request to: Metra Revenue Accounting Dept., Attn.: Refunds, 547 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661.
Lost Articles: Neither Metra, its contract carriers, Pace, nor RTA assumes responsibility for articles left on trains, buses or at stations. For lost and found, call the following numbers:
