Alternate schedules are implemented when weather conditions or serious service disruptions do not allow for operation of regularly scheduled service. Public notice of the implementation of these alternative schedules will be posted on this website and distributed to major media outlets.
Below are the alternate schedules that Metra is using in response to lower ridership due to the coronavirus. On lines with weekend service, Metra is operating Sunday schedules on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday service on the SouthWest Service and on the Blue Island Branch of the Metra Electric Line will be suspended until further notice.
Due to midday/late night track maintenance, certain trains may be delayed 5 to 10 minutes to get through workzones. For details on upcoming construction projects, please click here.
BNSF
Heritage Corridor
Metra Electric effective Jan. 11, 2021
Milwaukee District North effective Jan. 11, 2021
Milwaukee District West effective Jan. 11, 2021
North Central Service effective Jan. 11, 2021
Rock Island
SouthWest Service
Union Pacific North
Union Pacific Northwest
Union Pacific West
