Metra Metra provides service to and from downtown Chicago with 243 stations and 11 rail lines. Monitored: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Emergency: 312-322-2800 or 911 Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties in Northeastern Illinois. The agency provides service to and from downtown Chicago with 242 stations over 11 routes totaling nearly 500 route miles and approximately 1,200 miles of track.

Bundle up and hop on board Metra's MD-N line for food, fun, and adventure!
01/16/2025

Bundle up and hop on board Metra's MD-N line for food, fun, and adventure!

I shall now call you...mini me.
01/15/2025

I shall now call you...mini me.

👀 Chicago is now on par with New York when it comes to traffic congestion. Sounds like it's time to start taking Metra i...
01/14/2025

👀 Chicago is now on par with New York when it comes to traffic congestion. Sounds like it's time to start taking Metra in 2025...

Sparks fly when you're working on the locomotives 😍.
01/13/2025

Sparks fly when you're working on the locomotives 😍.

It has been a minute since we have seen one of these beasts. Luckily it was just stationed in the shop.
01/12/2025

It has been a minute since we have seen one of these beasts. Luckily it was just stationed in the shop.

You can't go wrong with these beauties trudging along the tracks 🚂. Thank you to railfan Randy Olson for sharing this  #...
01/10/2025

You can't go wrong with these beauties trudging along the tracks 🚂. Thank you to railfan Randy Olson for sharing this # MetraFanPhotoFriday submission. For a chance to be featured, send your photos to [email protected].

01/10/2025

♻️ Reducing your carbon footprint is a great way to start off 2025! Hop on board Metra and let's work together to do more for the environment this year.

Why have one when you can have two? 🚂 😍
01/09/2025

Why have one when you can have two? 🚂 😍

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01/08/2025

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Safety is our highest priority. Crossing tracks can be dangerous, that's why its important to be aware and know the sign...
01/07/2025

Safety is our highest priority. Crossing tracks can be dangerous, that's why its important to be aware and know the signs in case of an emergency. Never try to beat the train, keep you and your family safe.

Whether you're commuting to work every day or simply visiting friends for the evening, Metra has fares to fit your lifes...
01/06/2025

Whether you're commuting to work every day or simply visiting friends for the evening, Metra has fares to fit your lifestyle.

It's the first Sunday of the New Year, and we had to share such a beautiful view from Ogilvie Transportation Center! Che...
01/05/2025

It's the first Sunday of the New Year, and we had to share such a beautiful view from Ogilvie Transportation Center! Cheers to 2025!

Start the New Year off with a new form of transportation 😊! Say goodbye to traffic and hello to safe, comfortable, and c...
01/04/2025

Start the New Year off with a new form of transportation 😊! Say goodbye to traffic and hello to safe, comfortable, and convenient travel with Metra. Find all the information you need at Metra.com, and if you are new, we have the perfect guide at Metra.com/new-riders.

✨ Happy Travels!

It's the Friday after the New Year 🎇 , so what better way to celebrate than showcasing one of our fan favorites 🚂? Thank...
01/03/2025

It's the Friday after the New Year 🎇 , so what better way to celebrate than showcasing one of our fan favorites 🚂? Thank you to for sharing this awesome submission. For a chance to be featured, share your metra-view photos to [email protected].

We're back in 1975! It's a beautiful sight seeing this beauty at Blue Island Vermont Street 🚂.
01/02/2025

We're back in 1975! It's a beautiful sight seeing this beauty at Blue Island Vermont Street 🚂.

01/02/2025

Don't let the winter blues get you down! Take Metra and explore all that Chicagoland has to offer this January.

01/01/2025

🚨 🚨 REMINDER: TODAY, January 1, All lines will be operating Sunday schedules. There will be no service on the Heritage Corridor, North Central and Southwest Service.

Cheers to another year of quick, convenient, and safe service. Happy New Years!
01/01/2025

Cheers to another year of quick, convenient, and safe service. Happy New Years!

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Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane and McHenry counties in Northeastern Illinois. The agency provides service to and from downtown Chicago with 242 stations over 11 routes totaling nearly 500 route miles and approximately 1,200 miles of track. Metra operates nearly 700 weekday trains, providing about 290,000 passenger trips each weekday.