I'd say this is the best station on this metra line outside of Union Station, probably because it's…read morealso an amtrak stop. It's got everything you need while you wait for your train including two bathrooms, outlets to charge phones and devices, and access to food options nearby. It's fairly clean inside and sometimes they have donated books available as well.

I've used the station to board both Metra and Amtrak, boarding is simple and easy, never had…read moreissues. I've never seen any staff working behind the counter, but I guess that doesn't matter since you can just buy the tickets online via the apps. Love the heaters they have on platform 1, simple way to travel into the city.

Stop for ChristKindle Market, Primark, Uniqlo, Chicago Theather etc. Stairs and upwards escalator…read moreonly.

Been riding the blue lines for decades since Jefferson Park was the end of the line before they…read moreextended it out to O'Hare Airport. 1) Use to drive from Mr Prospect to Golf Mill pick up the 270 bus & take it to Jefferson Park & take it downtown. 2). Years later I lived in Oak Park by Harrison & Lyman & took the Blue Line from Austin Ave to downtown 3). Next I lived in Old Irving & picked up the Blue line from Irving Park to downtown 4). Finally I moved to Forest Glen where I have been for over 20 years. When I go downtown I drive to either the Old Irving or Montrose stop & take it downtown. Old Blue has served me for longer than I care to admit. It's fairly reliable of course it doesn't compare the transit systems in New York, Paris or Tokyo but it gets you from point A & somewhere in proximity to point B. I have relied on Old Blue for many years & has been there for me most of the time.

While some work takes place on the tracks I find myself using this station for the first time. I…read morewas surprised to find it was actually staffed this morning, a rarity these days. It could use some amenities for certain, but it's a scenic enough station.

Quaint train station in Grayslake. This station now has a coffee station in the mornings. The…read moreticket dude is awesome friendly and helpful. He's been there for a while. There are 4 trains that you board on the far track. Be sure to read the signs to see which times you have to use the far track.

As of Jan. 4, 2009, Chicago's Free Trolley service has ended…read more I heard the inevitable news of your passing this weekend. (See the link at the end of this post to see the official announcement from the City of Chicago.) I was in such denial and did not want to believe it was all true. I was with you on your last day and didn't even know it was your last. I didn't even get to tell you in person, that ... I .. LOVE.. YOU... Thank you for keeping me warm in the freezing temps of winter, carrying my shopping bags, and my suitcase (whenever I came from Ogilvie) without charging me one cent. Thank you for the cheery music that made the ride all the more pleasureable. R.I.P. Chicago FREE Trolleys. You will be missed. He is the information from the City of Chicago (sorry for the long link as I couldn't use html codes in Yelp! reviews): http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalDeptCategoryAction.do?deptCategoryOID=-536896557&contentType=COC_EDITORIAL&topChannelName=Dept&entityName=Transportation&deptMainCategoryOID=-536896085

Sometimes free isn't that great- for instance a free taste of stinky cheese at a fancy supermarket…read morewhen you are lactose intolerant; You have a possible situation on your hands instead of being able to bask in the glow of FREE! My friends- the free trolley is a chance to bask. I randomly came across this free trolley and I was certainly glad I did. Instead of arriving at the Navy Pier hot and aggravated after a long walk in the heat, I followed the signs, waited a few minutes and hopped right on the train. The driver was extremely pleasant, the seats were clean, the trolley is well maintained, and there were no noxious toxic smells to complain or report about (thank goodness). There were plenty of seats available, and everyone on the train was in high spirits. We arrived at the Pier in no time at all, and I was able to experience this Chicago highlight in full tourist fashion, well rested and excited. At the end of my excursion, I was able to get back on the trolley- not the same one, but just as immaculate, and the driver was equally as inviting- and returned to where I began. Thanks Chicago!!

This is one of those secret places people wish they knew about sooner, including myself. This…read morecompany works with Horseshoe Casino in providing free shuttle services to and from the casino in Hammond, IN! FREE! All you have to do is show up at the office or asked to get picked up anywhere down Kimball from the office location all the way to Addison and BAM! - mini getaway. They have trips like every 2 hours 7 days a week but I'd call for details. The ride to and from the casino is when I feel like I get a lot of mental work done. So if you feel like just getting away, this is perfect. Make sure you don't lose the boarding pass for your return trip or else you'll have to pay $30 just to get home. Also! They do special group trips if you have a party of 20 or more people where the bus can pick you and your party up from one location and take you back home! If you want to plan something different for your birthday THIS IS IT. They have other offices too with different routes so I'd highly recommend even getting picked up around Wrigleyville, hitting up the casino, and going back there to party! Because...WHY NOT?!

The 5 star review above sounds more like a paid advertisement. "They do special group trips if you…read morehave a party of 20 or more .... if you want to plan something different for your birthday THIS IS IT" - how is this a review, it is an advertisement?!! Actually, the buses rattle pretty loudly and you worry all the way about whether or not they will make it, so I got very little "mental work done" on numerous trips. These buses are not nearly as nice as other lines like the Ram and the Phoenix, nor is their new driver, Chris who was quite mean to me on serveral occasions and who talks on his cell phone while driving - I know that is against the law for bus drivers, and it definately puts your safety at risk. I would take another bus line!

CTA has an L station in Garfield Park on Central Park Drive. It makes one wonder why the street is…read morenamed that, and where is Central Park at for crying out loud. Well I'll tell you about it in a little history lesson. Before it was Garfield Park, it was called Central Park, because it was designed to be a major attraction. The park was renamed after President James Garfield was assassinated, but the name of the street wasn't changed, so this is way. As for the actual station, it's simple and there's fast access to the Conservatory. It serves the Green Line. The station is along Lake Street. Find this at the north side of the park, which is where most visitors go. The Conservatory is just north from here. It's usually safe at this station, with it being in the park and pretty much just used by visitors to the park and its attractions. The other stations around here are even kind of scary. As for this one, it seems there's pretty good security around here. There's noticeably almost never any homeless for the most part. Getting to the Conservatory and park is a breeze from here. It's just there may be kind of a long ride. This is far out west of The Loop, and there's not as many trains.

An okay CTA stop. Not as large or new as some of the other stops, but it gets the job done. I do…read morelike the design on the train station, especially the different tones of bluish-green and the surrounding lights that fit the color scheme.

The Metra is great in Chicago. I needed to get to a hotel close to O'Hare everyday one week for a…read moreconference and was staying downtown. It may seem that I should have simply stayed at the hotel at O'Hare, but blah, there is nothing to do out there. I'd much rather be in the city. Anyway, back to the story, I used the Metra to get to the conference. It is easy and smooth. I could relax, work, read or better yet, Yelp! while on the train. I have been told that you are allowed to bring alcohol on the train and drink while riding... I don't know if you are 'allowed' or nobody cares to care if you drink on the train. If anyone has an official ruling on this, please let me know...

I really like this Metra station and not for any Metra travel because every year Franklin Park has…read moreRailroad days and the station and area turns into a festival. There is a carnival, massive sound stage, beer tent, train displays, swap meet, food vendors, model railroad layout and miniature train rides. The station fills with rail fans of all ages to watch the trains with all real life rail operations cutting right through the festival. The fest last about a week but on one Saturday there is a line up of real trains/cars that you can walk on and walk through. Metra always a locomotive on display that the adults and children can walk through and sit at the controls for pictures. Metra and the village really put on a nice festival for a great family outing which is usually in early June. I will also stop by when the festival is not going on when in the area to do some Rail fanning because it is the lead into the big rail yard with lots of action.