Parking is always available. You can use the Passport App Zone 303 to pay for parking at Morton…read moreGrove station.

Compared to all the other Metra stations that I frequent, this is one of the better ones…read more Plenty of parking available to conveniently leave your car in what seems like a safe area. There is also an indoor shelter large enough to fit about 50 people - perfect for those below zero Chicago winters. A ticket window is also available inside the shelter. The shelter looks a little 1980s ish and can use some remodeling, but it'll do. There are also seats available inside. Also, there is a cute little bookshelf filled with some books to read, courtesy of the Morton Grove library. Such a cute idea! Lastly, the platforms are spacious enough where people who are waiting for the train can spread out and not feel all cramped. I like this a lot because small platforms can feel a little freaky at times, especially when those speedy express trains zip right by!

Old-school without feeling dilapidated - what's not to love?…read more All cars were on one side of the platform, since the other side was closed, so I asked a man working there to make sure this was the case - he was very nice about it. Nice little stop!

Armitage is not bad as far as El stations go…read more What I like: + Armitage is among the cleanest I'd been to on the CTA + The station is easy to navigate + There are elevators for both the inbound and outbound platforms + The platforms have more than ample width + I can't fully write off that but if old school charm + While I've not used this station late at night, it feels safe What I don't like: - Coverage from the elements is limited - There is no countdown signage at platform level. The signs up there are old, red/green/orange LED ones. All they do is give you the time and remind you to step away from the edge. Thus, while there are some negatives, with help from the Transit app, this station is one of the better ones in the CTA.

This is a nice station. It opened in the 1960s and has been well kept over that time; it's very…read moremuch a picturesque suburban train stop. The interior of the station is nice and comfortable with many wooden benches for folks to wait when it's cold outside, which of course is quite often in this climate. Although there was once an agent at this location, I'm pretty positive they have replaced that with a ticket vending machine. There are still bathrooms in use here, which is helpful. And parking is available in the lots on both the east and west sides of the tracks, and along Busse Highway as well. The Park Ridge station is in a great location right in the heart of Uptown Park Ridge. There are several restaurants, shops, the library, the farmer's market, and more that takes place steps away from the station. It's really handy if you come by for one of the events or to visit the Pickwick or something.

Poor Metra is plagued by the occasional careless person or car that gets in the way of the trains,…read morewhich basically cannot be stopped once in full blast. Metra is a good suburban train system, as they run fairly close to the official schedules. I like to ride on the upper levels to get those elevated views.

Nice stop that drops you into Old Town... definitely convenient if you are going to Second City or…read moremy common destination: Fleet Feet Sports (for picking up race packets). Pretty typical CTA station here, but it's well kept and is definitely frequented a lot since I see a lot of people board and depart at this station. The main platform hovers over Sedgwick, but the platform extends on for a block. If you are traveling north to Kimball... walk all the way to the right to avoid the congestion and the middle cars (that tend to be crowded). Tons of restaurants and buisnesses here since the brown line travels parallel to North Ave along this section.

CTA has an L station at Sedgwick in the Old Town area. It doesn't have that much about it, except…read morefor a really cool mural. Lots of bars and restaurants are within a walk. A little slower waiting for trains here but they come every a few times each hour. The station is mostly safe. Good stuff is around here. It serves the Brown and Purple Lines. The station is outside so it's not good in bad weather. If that's the case, go downstairs. Look at the mural while you wait for a train. Basically trains come often enough. There's lots to go to outside the station, such as Second City and the Lincoln Park Zoo. A ton of other things around here. There's a few buses to get on. Has a typical looking platform that's outside so you're unprotected from the elements. If you're seeking shelter, stay on the ground level and check out the big mural. The platform however provides some good views.

I dig this. I take…read morethe bus now(until my car gets fixed) and it has always been enjoyable. Bus is clean, can get packed, and the drivers are friendly. Also runs on time give or take a min. Heard stories about bus operations that made me go hmm....but as thus far it hasn't hindered me any... Info from PACE.com Description: Provides service between the Rosemont CTA Station and Woodfield Corporate Center, serving Woodfield Mall and business and commercial areas in Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows and Mt. Prospect. These businesses include United Airlines HQ, Pace HQ, Illinois Department of Employment Security, Meadows Corp. Center, Hyatt Regency Woodfield, and the Northwest Transportation center. Operates via the Northwest Tollway between River Road and Elmhurst Road. In Service Since: 9/15/1986 Fare Type: Regular/Express Fare Type Adult fare Reduced Regular Fare $ 1.75 $ 0.85 Reduced fare with RTA Reduced Card/Permit, School ID, CTA Student Riding Permit or Pace Permit. Pace Transfer (with cash or Regular 10-Ride) $ 0.25 $ 0.15 Child Fares Children (Ages 7-11) N/A $ 0.85 Children (Under 7) FREE FREE When attended by fare-paying adult (Maximum of 2 children free per adult.) Operates M T W Th F Sa Su Connecting Pace Routes: 209, 221, 223, 230, 325, 326, 332, 600, 610, 616, 696, 757 Connecting CTA/Metra Train Routes: CTA - Blue Line, CTA - Rosemont (Blue Line) Connecting CTA Bus Routes: No Data Available Landmarks: Hyatt Regency Woodfield, Illinois Dept of Employment, Meadows Corp. Center, Northwest Transportation Center, Pace Headquarters, Rosemont CTA Station, United Airlines HQ, Woodfield Corporate Center, Woodfield Mall Communities: Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Rosemont, Schaumburg Operated By: Academy Coach Lines

I never realized what a luxury riding the Pace is! Cushioned seats and runs on time. A breeze to…read moreuse and get places. Google maps has departure times and you can use the ventra app. Away I go!

CTA has a station at North and Clybourn. It had a big renovation about a decade ago and it's one of…read morethe nicer stations around here. Lots of restaurants and shopping. Area is very nice and upscale and there's lots to enjoy around it. There's an Apple store and Starbucks among others. As far as stations, this is one of the best. It serves the Red Line. This is the last station on the State Street Subway. After this it goes above ground. There's kind of a smell, but it's not as bad as some stations. Location is the best thing about it. There's lots of upscale shopping for those wanting to throw some bucks at fancy furniture and shit. Apple has a big ass nice store, and was the main reason for the improvements. There's also a Williams-Sonoma, so this is one of the bougiest stations. Even though it's nice, there can be shady characters. It's mostly safe and secure. This Line is the busiest so there's never a long wait for trains.

Yelp... listen to me. There are 146 CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) El stations. This is…read moreNorth/Clybourn. Look at the photos, make the change suggested in the edit. Rant over. I read somewhere in the reviews that this station was renovated. Really? Are we talking only the exterior and foyer? I will give them some points for the exterior not detracting from the plaza, and the foyer right around the fare gates is plain but otherwise fine. Then we come to the station itself... The good I can say is that it's fairly well lit, didn't have trash strewn, no foul smells, and didn't feel unsafe during day and evening (don't know about night). Alas, it goes downhill from there. First, there is no digital signage in the station announcing when the next train is coming. Second, the station needs a thorough cleaning top to bottom. I'd ordinarily say a power-washing, but that won't care care of whatever goop was on the side of the escalator rail, to say nothing of the rail itself. Next, while I realize this is harder to implement, the station is deep underground, not accessible (despite having a wide gate), with narrow escalators only going up (plus, stairs are unavoidable in part, IIRC). While I am grateful for not requiring accessibility, and I have the Transit app which seems more accurate than CTA's own countdowns, all of these factors work against North/Clybourn.

This station is fine--easy to get to, safe enough and a place to stay warm. A lot of fun things to…read moredo close by for walking (a bunch of parks) and food/drink (cafes, restaurants and grocery stores).

Convenient train station nearby lots of restaurants and shopping with a simple station building…read morethat gets the job done. I like this spot more than some other local metra stops due to a pretty large amount of available parking (some only have street parking nearby)

I mean it's kinda your old mediocre Evanston station. It's old but manageable. A tetanus trap a…read morebit. Flood spots ground level, no handicap accessible but there's an awesome mural you get to stare at by Ryan Tova Katz. I mean every station should have cool art. They'll get an extra star. Noyes not Art, same style station no extra star. Wilson they got an extra star. It's artsy. But hey it's convenient enough

It's part of the Purple line in Evanston. It's a smaller stop that lacks the enclosed waiting area…read moreamenity that the next inbound stop (Davis Station) has. Which will be a concern when it's ridiculously cold. But other than that, the nearby area appears safe and the stairs are clean. The only reason I'm writing this review is because this page was created because of my request. And I felt like bragging about that!