Great, clean station. The station is closed on weekends and at night, but no worries as the trains…read morestill stop here. There's a convenience store as well as restaurants nearby like QCurry's and Gino's East where you can pass the time.

This is a decent Metra station that will take you to Ogilvie station downtown. The train usually…read morearrives on time and there's a marquee that will let you know how soon to expect the train. The biggest downside is that the interior is only open for very short hours, so make sure to bring cash. You're most likely going to have to pay on the train. In the colder months, you won't be able to hide inside for shelter and you'll have to tough it out on the platform. Parking is also a little hard to find because everything around has time maximums. I recommend getting here a few minutes early if it's your first time at this station so you don't miss your train.

I would recommend Midwestern students who want to take the train into the city to drop off their…read morecars at this stop or have a friend drop them off. There is a pretty big parking lot that allows you to park for free. From there, it is about an hour to get into the city by train and it'll drop you off at Union Station! This is a great alternative compared to driving into the city and having to deal with traffic/parking. NOTE: On Saturdays, there is 1 trip into the city that is nonstop from DG to Union Station and it would only take 30 minutes instead of the usual hour trip. I would recommend you take this one if you want to get there as soon as possible. This is only available on Saturdays at 9:40. Also, on Saturdays, they have a farmers market going on so it is a neat thing to check out with your family or friends before heading into the city!

Great location with plenty of businesses and parking around…read more Could use better weather protection for the extreme hot/cold days but it is what it is. Schedule and on-time service is good for the most part.

Lovely visit at Big Timber Metra stop on a train ride into Union Station for a day trip in downtown…read moreChicago. Station was clean and so were the train cars both directions. North very busy when we boarded at 10:20 AM. Pleasant ride for us.

I take the metra 1-3x/ week and appreciate being able to use the restroom, get some water, and wait…read morein an air conditioned room while waiting for the train. That being said, the women's restroom is very poorly maintained. I'm talkin graffiti remnants on the walls, toilet paper strewn everywhere, random trash and a wet floor sign (????) on the ground, and what appears to be mildew or mold or some mysterious secretion on the ceiling...

It's one of the more no-frills suburban Metra stations along the line, with no agents, small…read morebathrooms, a water fountain, and vending machines for tickets. There's a modest indoor waiting area that stays warm on the inbound platform (north side of the tracks on Crescent Blvd.), and covered outdoor waiting areas on both sides of the tracks. It's also accessible from the Illinois Prairie bike & pedestrian path, with a bicycle repair station nearby in the public park (Prairie Path Park) to the south. There's plenty of parking up and down the line, and there's a Pace bus stop for the 715 north and south busses. This station features a pedestrian tunnel under the tracks, so you can cross over even with trains approaching. There's an automated PA system and LED sign boards indicating arrival times for trains, and delays. Sadly, the Union Pacific West (UP-W) line is one of the lines more-prone to delays during peak hours (at least compared to other lines I've ridden) due to the never-ending Third Main Line project, some track work near Geneva, or on the eastbound past Oak Park (I don't know if it's track work or regular congestion). In fairness, it seems like every Metra line is getting bogged down the closer you get to the city. Metra staff or contractors seems to clean up fairly regularly, as I rarely see much garbage or dirt in / around the station. Garbage cans seem to be empties regularly enough, that they never seem overfilled. There is plenty of lighting around the station and parking lots, there are a few cameras around the station, and it seems like the area is patrolled by local police frequently enough. You're walking distance to the Main Street shopping area, so there's lots to do in the area between departures. If I'm in the area, I'm not really here for the station, but the station does its job well enough and is a fine gateway to/from the Glen Ellyn Main Street shopping area.

Pretty sub par metra station compared to other Western Suburbs. I like that the bathroom is…read moreaccessible. Never had the coffee but I hear they are nice people.

Be sure not to park in permit lot by station 5-9am weekends. Park in upper lot on other side of…read morepine trees. The station is open for warmth. No restroom. No ticket machine. You must download Ventra app or buy with cash only on board (no cards). We were surprised to find a tiny coffee kiosk in the station & got hot & iced coffee. They also have tea. Ride from Winfield to OTC downtown Chicago is about an hour. Conductors today were quite friendly & helpful. There is a restroom (yucky) on train.

Where did the snack man go??? I commuted out of the Winfield Metra Station on Monday and the snack…read morestand was gated up and closed! I sincerely hope the village didn't boot this man out of his snack stand. He was the highlight of my mornings, along with his banana bread. I'll have to investigate this developing crisis but if his business is gone then so am I.

Boarded @ Union Station, Chicago, not scary, but busy. Once we headed out of the urban scene into…read morethe wide open spaces of Midwest cornfields the rhythm of the train took hold. A few brews from the lower level Cafe, this time manned by Tom, a 41 year veteran of the rails & soon to retire; Good Luck Tom! Dinner is shared with strangers, but only for a few minutes, in the dining car. I had their steak (I know, who would think!) my fellow dining mates fish or steak. We all agreed our meals were a surprise in taste. I had the pleasure of meeting a true fan of train travel; Steve from Australia on a 20 day journey across North America. Did I mention this is his 2nd time in the states riding the rails? Buzz & Betty rounded out our dining foursome; they shared that after traveling to 101 countries over the course of nearly 60 years, air travel just isn't what it use to be; they are ready to take it slow and enjoy the ride!! I am humbled in their presence. I captured Breathtaking photos chugging across the plains of golden fields of wheat at sunset, churning thunderhead clouds giving birth to an evening storm, weathered outbuildings marking the presence of a failed homestead of years gone-by, and the amazing Raton Pass @ 7835 ft, the highest point on the Southwest Chief's route, where boulders are strewn about from the blasting of the tunnel which you are forewarned before plunging into total darkness lasting 50 seconds, really cool! My train journey ended at Albuquerque but first I enjoyed breakfast with two college kids returning home for a weekend. Before digging in their meal they removed their baseball caps and gave thanks for the food they were about to eat; and that is why I love this slow way of travel. Then Steve showed up, he taught us the passion of recording train's arrivals & departures! An OCD's Nirvana in timetables! I gave it a try; it is addicting! On a housekeeping note the bathrooms were very small but clean, I do believe my fellow travelers were also doing their part in keeping them so. The fares are fair. The rail beds were steady resulting in little pitching to-and-fro movement some people find intolerant.

I am glad we now have the Borealis to add some flexibility to trips between Chicago and the Twin…read moreCities. I have taken the Empire Builder before and it was always nerve wracking to try to make the early morning departure, that is, if it was on time. Sadly, the Borealis is much like the Empire Builder in that you can't count on it being on time, despite having fewer stops. That makes connecting to another train a lot more difficult. So we ended up missing the BNSF train we had hoped to take and only just barely caught the next one an hour later. It was nice to have wifi on the Borealis though it was a bit weak for some purposes. Cafe car food on both trains is the same, adequate, but nothing special. The few times I have been able to use the dining car on the Empire Builder were better experiences, restaurant quality and good service. Another difference between the trains is the lower level seats on the Empire Builder- these are a bit more roomy and comfortable. I will likely take these trains again, but with realistic expectations. If you have a whole family heading to the Chicago suburbs, it is probably more economical and less hassle to drive. A single person or a couple heading to downtown Chicago for the weekend would be better off taking Amtrak, especially if you have someone who can pick you up at Union Station.

This suburban Metra station was just remodeled and they have done an excellent job with the…read morelanscaping and beutificaiton. The only thing that could improve is equipping the shelters with AC to cool off commuters.

Inside area to wait that is also heated or cooled depending on the season. Train maps and live wait…read moretimes are available. No bathrooms so plan accordingly.

The staff here is absolutely amazing! Very friendly and helpful, made my morning!…read more The platform is covered and there's a covered tunnel to walk across to the other platform so you are good in the rain or snow. It is also clean and well maintained. Not to mention the bonus of there being a 7-eleven right next to it so you can have your coffee even if you are rushing.

It's a nice train station on Main Street in Lombard. Lombard is in Zone D of the Metra system. It's…read moreabout 20 miles from Ogilvie. The station is on the Union Pacific/West line between glen Ellyn and Villa Park. You can walk to the 7-11 to get cold water and ice cream in the summer. Midwest summers can be hot!

This train station is by far the most crowded on the BNSF. Good thing there are a lot of express…read moretrains to and from Chicago with little to no stops in between. The parking lots are meh, it can really get clustered during rush hour. Also, being as crowded as this place is, I really wish they would cover where you wait, for those rainy and snowy days.

Riding Metra to downtown Chicago has many advantages over driving:…read more1. Spaces for Day Parking $2 until 2359 hrs. 2. Buy parking pass via ATM. 3. Rte 59 station has bathrooms, ATM, bus card machine, soda, snacks, coffee shop, dry cleaner, and a live person behind bulletproof glass. 4. Bathrooms are relatively clean and have toilet paper - and are free to use. 2018 cost for a round trip ticket to Union Station is $16. Damn, that's high - but still less than parking downtown. But the best part about riding the train is the gentle rocking motion that puts me right to sleep. Don't worry about missing your stop. All you have to do is ask the conductor to wake you and they usually do.