I always get nervous waiting out here for the train. There is no one here manning the station,…read more and it's kind of out in the middle of nowhere. It would be great if they extended it to DeKalb; there's already a station built here in town. However, they won't for several reasons: 1. They would have to extend the third rail from Elburn to DeKalb, and they would have to raise taxes quite a bit to do that and pay Metra to come out here. 2. Metra does not want to go outside the 3-county Chicago area(Cook, Lake and Kane) 3. they moved 1/2 of Cabrini Green to DeKalb when it was closed, which caused us to have quite a bit of crime and drugs out here. DeKalb doesn't want or need any more of that. We have shootings and stuff quite often. So, they made a good compromise by making a bus route that goes to the station and back several times per day, It has been quite a blessing to have that bus, but it needs to run more often!

I'm from Chicago and moved to DeKalb in 2019 and when I do go to Chicago it would be nice to have a…read moremore or even more means instead of having to travel to Elburn from DeKalb as that's a nice ride and I have to stop at Northern to catch a bus as well only few buses even go to the city during the week if you plan on going and it's only 1 bus at a certain time to pick you up and bring you back it's almost as if you need a car or set up your own transportation from Elburn otherwise just stay overnite in the city except with the gas prices.... either way it's worth the trip so I make the most of it and yes it would be nice to have an Agent at the Elburn Station

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!

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?!

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.

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

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.

The loop takes about 15 minutes to complete and gives a nice drive-by overview of many of the…read morehighlights of downtown Kenosha. It was a nice way to decompress in a cold and grey afternoon and super easy to navigate. Our operator was so friendly - he had suggestions for restaurants for anyone who asked, knew a lot about the area, took pics of a group so they could all be in the picture, and let kiddo ring the bell when we boarded.

This is the home page of the Kenosha streetcars that come from Chicago, Pittsburgh, San Francisco…read moreand Cincinnati to name a few. These are not new streetcars but the original operational cars from the hay day that are part of the Kenosha transportation system. These seven classic streetcars are rotated each day and run along the harbor, to the Metra station, back down town and to the museum in a small loop. This is more of a novelty thing/tourists attraction for the most part becaus of the small loop that it travels and is just a piece of the popular Kenosha water front pie which is ok. It cost a quarter for my first ride when it started and today it's a dollar for the ride or $3.50 for a day pass. The official location of the streetcars is the Joseph McCarthy transit center which houses all the street cars and maintenance facilities which is across from the harbor. It's a nice way to spend a day hanging out at the waterfront and visiting the museums, local eateries, shops etc.

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! :)

Ok, let's just cut to the chase. Way too many bugs when I went to ride, and stank a little. But the…read moregood side of it is that the train arrives pretty quick and got me to merchandise mart station fast. I would say maybe clean out the station a little and watch out for bugs at night. 3 star. Could be better.

This very convenient Red Line stop…read more There is a Jewel, Burlington Coat Factory, Harold's Chicken, Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, Food 4 Less, Dollar Tree, and Pier 1 west of this station. If you live in Evergreen Park, Hometown or Oak Lawn off 87th / Cicero, you can take CTA 87th bus. This bus will go through Evergreen Park. 87th Red Line is always open and Red Line runs 24 hours.