I have not used this Amtrak station for travel or anything Amtrak related and only for the yearly…read moreattraction of the cp holiday train extravaganza. Once again like the Milwaukee station the day before it was a mad house of people. There was grilled food and a donation drive going on. The holiday train pulled in and a band set up and started playing music. As always this is a total family event with many family's brining children for this family friendly event. Parking is always a mess around these events. I am indifferent to the the Canadian Pacific railroad but I really respect that they run this yearly holiday train at no charge to the community's in Canada and the US so the people who enjoy this kind of event at this time of the year have a cool event to attend with the family.

Adorable little train station! It's very small but built to mimic past historic stations with a lot…read moreof attention to detail in seating and decor. Long wooden, classic seats. No attendant was available on site until the train came. Small bathrooms available, which was surprising for such a little building. Parking available. Lots of natural light! Our daughter enjoyed looking around and out of the windows at the tracks while we waited for the train, which was only two minutes behind. This station supports the Borealis train and the Empire Builder train (daily) that makes easy connections to Milwaukee, Chicago and the Twin Cities (Empire builder offers a long route out west if you want an adventure). These can be booked online/the app and have the option of earning points. I love Amtrak and this was a great experience! Lovely train staff and a smooth ride. Can't wait to use it more this summer.

Super cute little train station in Wisconsin Dells. They…read morehave restrooms! I used the pot-a-potty across the street and wish I knew they had bathrooms as well. In any case, the train station is open for a short time each day. Too cute!

If I could give this train company and its employees zero stars, I would. First me and 10 other…read morepeople were waiting to go to Chicago at 11:23 and the train did not even stop and kept going, the representative I spoke with was extremely rude when asking for a refund or to reschedule for my tickets. Then, on the way home, I did as instructed to get off the train, yet there was no employee to help me get off, I started panicking, knocking on the employee doors asking for help out loud, and no one came. They kept saying last call and I opened the door myself to get off because no one was there to assist me after literally panicking to try to get off the train Once I was off and extremely rude employee came and screamed at my face telling me that I did something wrong and that if I did it again, I would be banned, even though I told him that there was no one there to help me or guide me in the right direction and I was trapped on the train, if I could get his name, I would . But instead, he screamed in my face and stormed off. Extremely unhelpful and rude staff , the staff member who screamed profanity in my face should be absolutely fired. What a terrible way to run a travel business.

Great little train station for quick trips to Milwaukee or Chicago. In fact there is a new line…read morethat will bring you to Minneapolis once a day. Station is maintained by city of Sturtevant they take care of snow removal and security. There are often local police in the parking lot. Couple of tips: 1. Listen for the track announcement as you would be simply guessing which track is going which direction. 2. Stay off the tracks and use the stair tower to get to other tracks. 3. In the winter the tower is heated. 4. The depot is heated and air conditioned. 5. Typically two doors open on the train when boarding, the doors more south when loading will offload closer to the station. Conversely when loading in Chicago the doors more north will open closer to the tower in Sturtevant. 6. No food or beverage is sold on the train. 7. They don't sell tickets on the train so purchase your ticket in advance. 8. People wait for trains, trains doing wait for people . Be one time.

Harvard Metra is a small station that's easy to get to if you want to take the train in to Chicago…read moreinstead of driving. It's small but offers a fair amount of parking, including overnight parking in the far lot. Off-street parking is only $2 a day and payable at machines near the station. On our last visit, only one machine was working, which caused the line to backup when the train was already waiting in the station. There's not always a ticket agent on duty (if not, you can buy yours on the train), but in my experience the building has been open if you need the restroom. There's also a small coffee stand if you want to grab a beverage on your way to the city. The station is pretty small, so if you arrive early I'd recommend either hanging out in your car or walking over a couple blocks to the shops if they're open. Bring cash because you'll need it if you have to buy your ticket onboard.

The Harvard Metra Station is such a great option when wanting to head down to Chicago, but not…read morewanting to deal with Chicago traffic, (or tolls!). The station itself is small, not a lot of room inside. If taking the train during winter months, you'll most likely want to wait in your car until the train arrives. There is plenty of parking and it's a very reasonable price. The train tickets are very reasonable, as well. I've never had a late train or any issues what-so-ever. This is commuter train line. That's one thing to keep in mind if you decide to take this down. It will stop. Over and over and over again. But even with the stops you make good time, and it's WAY less stressful than making the drive yourself!

Highly recommend taking the Amtrak for your trips. Getting to and from the Milwaukee Intermodal…read morestation is so easy. I luckily scootered from my apartment, but you can walk, lyft/uber, or even take the hop! Quick in and out, and the trains are amazing and spacious. I took it to St. Paul and had so much space to lounge and relax.

The Milwaukee Intermodal station reminds me of a mini airport! It's very clean, airy, bright & well…read moremaintained (but no wifi). Pretty & comfortable waiting area at the front & a pickup lane for cars coming to get passengers -this can get a bit congested so it's best to have good communication with someone coming to get you when your train is about to arrive. The staff on site are pretty polite & the workers at the track are very "go, go, go!", as you can imagine. There isn't a lot of time wasted when your train stops & you need to get off fast, which can be tricky sometimes on a double decker train! It's a little odd getting off of the train onto the street, as it requires going up an escalator, walking over the trains & then taking an escalator (or stairs) back down again. I'd also consider it a pretty child-friendly station, as it's not as gigantic as Union Station in Chicago. Also a stop for the Megabus, which partners with Amtrak regionally, which does a lot of trips to Madison or Chicago. I've used the Megabus before & while it's okay, there's no replacing the comfort & views via train. The fare is actually comparable. Excellent & affordable way to travel between Chicago and Milwaukee, via the comfy Hiawatha train. I used to do it every weekend in college. It also has been serving me great taking the Empire Builder or Borealis train from the Wisconsin Dells station to Milwaukee for a decent price, as long as you book it in advance you can get a good deal!

Typically when I think Woodstock, I think Groundhog's Day. However, when I think Woodstock train…read morestation, I think House of Wax. To refresh your memory: Paris Hilton breaks down in a ghost town without Nicole Richie. Now hear me out, people do arrive here... typically 5-10 minutes before the train arrives (understandable because I wait in my car until the train actually pulls up), but my House of Wax reference is pointed directly at the supposed coffee shop that's inside the station. Allegedly called Church St. Cafe but I haven't confirmed. Has anyone ever actually gotten coffee here? I love my Starbucks, but I would be 10x happier supporting a local spot if they would just, for the LOVE of caffeine, open up. And no this is not a COVID thing because I've had this dilemma since early 2019. The hours are wonky and unpredictable because I've literally caught the train at this station at every offered time between 5 am and 12 pm. I digress... The only fair thing for me to do is to compare this station to other Metra Rail Stations and so I will say it's not the best or fanciest, but it does the job, it's in a nice area, and it's reliable. There isn't a terribly large amount of seating outside or inside (although I've never seen a single soul inside) and a limited amount of bike racks although most people seem to just chain their bikes to the little fence. Location-wise, it has that hometown feel and is only a block away from Woodstock Square where you'll find a movie theater, restaurants, bars, and in the right season, the farmer's market. It's worth noting, you cannot purchase tickets here, but you can get them once you're on the train or through the Ventra app. How much you enjoy your train ride is dependant on what time you ride, what car you choose, and if you have snacks. Not all train cars are created equal... there's a couple of quiet cars at the front and back, newer cars have electrical outlets, a select few have wi-fi (only fast enough to check email), and the super new ones have cup holders. On the upside, seating choice is usually unrestricted because Woodstock is practically end of the line with Harvard the only stop before (if you're going into Chicago). Keep in mind, if they say the train leaves at 7:48 am, the train absolutely leaves at 7:48 am. Use the Ventra app to track the train and see if there are any delays, but there usually aren't. And COVID procedures are enforced on the train based on requirements in Chicago and the state. All I really want out of this train station is to add some more benches and to sell me a cup of coffee and maybe a cheese danish. I need the former because they do fill up quick and on the warm days when I do decide to wait outside, I often find myself contemplating sitting on the ground. And I need the latter because just take my money.

This is a simple Metra station that offers free parking. There is no ticket booth so I recommend…read moreyou buy online using ventra app in order to avoid the surcharge if buying on the train. There are a few small bus stop style covered seats but only a few. Fortunately the parking lot is close so most people just wait in their cars during periods of inclement weather. There is a coffee shop that may sell food but I have never gone in since it doesn't open prior to my morning train.

First of off I want to thank the the great group of guys that I meet on my visit for their…read morefriendliness who take care of this great property. The passion and vision for the property's future is refreshing with future additions, this is already cool but it will only get better with their vision and I can't wait to visit in the future. Yes it's a historic landmark railway station that you can go in and look at how it's been preserved from a place way back in time. The grounds also have a caboose that was converted into a man cave kind of a thing with a living area, kitchen and bathroom, one mans dream/vision. The depot basement is a model train room that is a work in progress with a working layout and running trains around the walls. This is also a great spot to watch trains with 25 to 30 a day that pass by the station with a track speed set at 60 mph. This is a great place for a rail enthusiast to spend some time. I'm honored to add them to yelp and post pictures so everyone can see that's it's more than just an historical landmark building. They also have a 24 hour web cam on YouTube to watch the trains.

I think they should open up the bathrooms in this train station. Plus they should open the whole…read morestation for when it gets colder outside. They have the whole station locked up so if someone has to use the bathroom or charge there phone computer it's completely locked so it's like people have to stand outside in the cold and snowy weather. Is there a way you guys can look into this and fix this.

First to Review! ! ! *YAYE*…read more This Metra Station is directly outside the gate Corpside of Great Lakes Naval Service Training Center, and is the most affordable means of getting to downtown Chicago (on Saturday and Sunday an unlimited ride pass is 5 bucks) At the train station is a coffeeshop/drycleaners/misc goods that sells pretty good turkey + cheese croissant sandwiches, ice blend coffee drinks and they carry $5 earmuffs that don't look like the dorky ones that leave an elastic mark on your forehead :)

Peaceful! This…read moresmaller Amtrak station is great for trying to make a day trip to Chicago. You can go into the city while relaxing and not stressing about traffic or how to get from one point to the next. Their is a decent amount of parking around the station and I always opt for street as it's a nice budget friendly option. The staff here is extremely helpful and are nice. Overall, a much better experience than driving.

Excellent Amtrak train station. Beautiful Prairie style building that blends into the wonderfully…read morelandscaped grounds. This station actually won some award for its landscaping! It has everything you need; bathrooms, a ticket vending machine, a regular food-drink vending machine and seating.

I forgot to check for public bathrooms but, there is a mini mart here that sells food and basic…read moresupplies which is a nice convenience. The station is decent considering how some Metra stations can be. The buses go here, though I decided to take a Lyft to my final destination and the pick up was a breeze from their large accessible parking lot. According to the Metra website, there are no ticket machines here either (I forgot to verify). Plus it doesn't run on weekends which is a big bummer, and sometimes the trains only run to Waukegan instead of all the way to Kenosha so you have to carefully check schedules.

This review is for the rail nerds who might use Yelp, I can't be the only one. The Kenosha Metra…read morestation is the only Wi Metra station and as far north as Metra goes, the end of the line. Since it's the end of the line it has a small yard that stores the trains when not in service. As far as action goes it's pretty boring but since it's the end of the line but you can catch them stacking up or leaving the pool as they start up and shut sown for the day. You can check the Metra schedule for arrival and departure times for photos or videos. Since the Metra station is not super active on the weekends the bonus is that the Kenosha street car stops here plenty of times and will take you to the lake, museum, harbor and through a sliver of the down town for you to ride of for pictures and videos. There is plenty of public viewing access with out trespassing and you can walk in the station for platform viewing. The station was useful to me when I lived in Kenosha for people to visit me from Chicago but those days are over since I moved, now it's the Amtrak intermodal station for my needs.