Long platform warning! So know your stop and know your Metra Electric schedule!…read moreIf you are visiting the Museum of Science and Industry or University of Chicago, this is your stop. Some trains stop at 51st/53rd which is technically Hyde Park stop or exit the 55th end of platform. 59th is technically University of Chicago and usually only "South Chicago " trains stop there. So, exit and walk toward the 57th street end. We walk everywhere in Hyde Park, you just need to know where you are going...and where the train stops.

I didnt get out, I was riding througg... I was unable to check in at my stop 211th street! Its…read moreMonday though, and we are all looking like we need our beds! Lol Thanks for the ride to work Metra!

All aboard the Skokie Swift!…read more This two-car train serves the Yellow Line, and makes 2 service stops: from Dempster-Skokie to Oakton-Skokie to Howard and vice versa, with a connecting service to the Purple or the Red Line at Howard. Note the weekday and the weekend schedules for times and any service alerts. Right off of Dempster, there are parking lots and indoor bike parking available, with also connections to the CTA and the Pace buses. Super convenient for those who are commuting from the North Shore 'hood. +vehicle and bike parking available

Nothing glamorous ... have been using this location on and off for many years. It is probably the…read moreeasiest way to get into the city from North Suburbs. Parking is generally available and reasonably priced. Skokie is also quite a diverse area, so a lot of restaurants and such nearby as well.

Definitely great for kids and train enthusiasts. The website is not as helpful with FAQs and…read moreticketing left our group a little confused. We were hoping to get on at Elegant Farmer and ride to the depot but opted to just go straight to the museum/depot instead due to the ticket instructions. They don't have a direct line, just an answering service. The answering service staff was unhelpful and sounded irritated by taking a message. We were irritated for leaving messages that were never returned. If you have questions, reach out via the contact us option on their website at least 2 days in advance and you should be good. They are doing a lot with a little and making it enjoyable for the kiddos. Probably won't return but happy we tried it.

This weekend my husband and twin toddler sons went to Railfest at East Troy Electric Railroad. It…read morewas such a fun little event! They had trains doing rides every on the hour for a reasonable price and toddlers under 2 were free. Unfortunately, we didn't get to ride because the boys hadn't napped but it was so fun watching the trolleys and electric trains and hearing them go "choo choo" as my boys say. They had reasonable food - hot dogs and root-beer and model railroads to look at. My husband and k agreed that we will definitely bring the boys back next year and look forward to riding the trains! We also want to try the dinner train someday for a date night! How fun does that sound?!

I've noticed it takes less than an hour to get to Merchandise Mart stop from here. I find it…read moreconvenient when going to the Chicago Riverwalk.

As others have stated, this brown line stop is right on the street so you have to time your commute…read moreright so you don't get stuck on the other side of the crossing rails before the train comes or you'll miss it. I only recommend this stop if you're getting here NOT by car. I found parking around this area to be an absolute nightmare because most of the side streets are permit, and street cleaning was happening. The biggest perk is that it's right next to Khepri Cafe! :)

Clean train station with easy access to the downtown area. Plenty of parking nearby. Definitely…read moreideal for commuters.

For many commuters, this station is not very far from the Pingree station, also located in Crystal…read moreLake. That said, unless you're coming from the east, you should really be using this station. I value the Crystal Lake station for several reasons: * Ample parking spaces, whether adjacent or right across Main Street * Convenient automated payment options: cash, credit, or commuter card * It has an agent who can answer all your questions and sell you the ticket you actually need (plus you pay less if you buy from the agent) * It's close to the end of the line, which means more seat availability inbound to Chicago * It has several convenient scheduling options to and from Chicago * And lastly, there are two coffee shops within 50 feet of the station: Trax, which is in the station itself, and Grounds Coffee Bar, which is immediately north of the station One other note is that the conductors who run these lines have been really friendly, and I have really been on every train in the morning from the 606-636, and outbound from 625-663. If you've been a loyal Pingree user, or if you're thinking about commuting, you should definitely try the Crystal Lake station!

The air conditioning was broken and it was packed. The train stopped randomly and I was afraid I…read morewas gonna get heat stroke. Like God it was 1200 degrees in there.

Very convenient public transit. You can take it from the O'Hare airport to the Loop, for $5. For…read moreeverything else, $2.25. You can even just tap your phone these days, instead of buying a special transit card. The train isn't the dirtiest, isn't the cleanest, compared to other cities' public transit, but I thought it was fine. Didn't smell any urine as other Yelpers had described lol. It was efficient, easy to take, and took me where we needed to go! Not bad!!

Except for their events, most of the time there's nearly no on here. Easy parking to go check out…read morethese old trains and trolleys. We've been here for the Christmas trains, it was fantastic.

Went here for Father's Day since fathers were free and it was local plus my kids love trolleys and…read moretrains! It was cool too see what the area had to offer and the staff was very knowledgeable! I do love learning about transportation back in the day but wish that there was more to see and explore. There are 2 trains that you can ride and both take you to Blackhawk where you can hang out until the next train comes. It was a very relaxing ride! If you're looking for something different and local to do, come check them out!

This review is for the pink line 18th street station in Pilsen - it is so cool! There is beautiful…read moreartwork everywhere in the station, on the walls, stairs etc... just like the murals/graffiti in the surrounding community. Definitely check it out if you're ever making a visit for some delicious Hispanic food (recommend Carnitas Uruapan and Panadería Nuevo León nearby) and the National Museum of Mexican Art is a few blocks as well.

Stayed in Little Italy for a long weekend, and this Pink train line (54th and Cermak) was the…read moreabsolute perfect way to get downtown. Just a few block walk up to Polk Street (UIC Medical District). Felt very safe on the platform and on the train, well lit at night for the return trip. Trains every 8 to 10 minutes. It deposited us at Washington and Wabash, just a mere block away from the Mag Mile and Millenium Park, dead center of the Lakefront. A mere five bucks a day for unlimited riding. Also a very courteous and informative CTA employee, who was very patient with us out-of-towners.

The owner was extremely helpful and friendly. Upgraded my tender and controller. Gave me credit for…read moremy old tender. Very knowledgeable!

Never again will I ever have anything to do with this lionel repair shop. After 14 weeks of…read morewaiting, got my parts back and now have to send to another company to redo the work correctly that I've already paid for. Very unhappy.

This station is an excellent location for anything downtown Oak Park (cinema, dining, shopping,…read moredining, more dining - great little restaurants all over). The only downside is once on the platform, there is little shelter from the biting winter wind, or a blowing rain. The actual station at street level is small but does provide shelter and has a monitor showing train ETAs.