CTA has an L station on Western Avenue on the South Side, which is one of those along the Orange…read moreLine. It goes between The Loop and Midway. Of course it's not in a terrific location, but it's mostly clean and safe. Lots of busses to get onto from here. There's a large area for shelter while waiting for one. A better than expected location, and it's usually pretty fast coming or going. It serves the Orange Line. The station is located in Gage Park. Even though it has a bad history, it's still an improving area. This is at 49th and Western. Best about this is how fast it is to get through here. This is the one that goes all the way to Midway, the other Chicago airport that gets unappreciated. Getting there is a lot faster. Stops like this are one of the reasons. It has fewer, meaning the trains come a lot more often. This station is pretty clean for as busy as it gets, and it doesn't have a bad smell. Getting to Midway is convenient from here. It's only a few stops away, and if you're getting off here there's lots of busses to take you places. There's usually not a long wait for trains.

I used to go to this station alot a few years ago and I gotta say, this station is very impressing…read more Very clean and Fast arriving trains. And when I mean fast, I mean st all times. I rode the orange line around 10:30-11:00pm and boy did it get around fast.

BLUE ISLAND LINE from 80th Ave/TINLEY PARK TO LA SALLE Station and back…read more Helpful staff. Clean train. Recommended.

My review for this Metra station has nothing to do with the commuter aspect of it but for the nerd…read morerail aspect of it. If your a train nerd and want to know about this station, it's a station on the edge of a rail yard that had three types of rail service. There is the diesel Metra trains, the all electric Metra trains and freight trains all running in the area. There is public access from all around the station and platforms with the all electrics stopping across the street in its own little station. You never know what to expect train wise but the Metra trains you can count on and hopefully some freight trains will show up. The Metra police are super gung ho and stopped me with my camera to ask what I was doing and warn you that when you step from pubic space into rail space that you will be arrested on the spot, easy there Barney fife I'm on the side walk and I have no plans to crawl on the tracks because that's stupid and very dangerous. Overall it's it's a busy rail area around the station with a nice amount happening in the station area with plenty of public access so you will not get in any trouble, Barney fife is sneaky because he pounces on you from the fringes pretty quick, I watched him do it to another person while I was there.

I parked my car at Kedzie for 3 days overnight while I stayed near The Loop as a tourist. It's only…read more$2 for 12 hrs. So the rate is great! The downside is you have to use the ParkMobile app to renew your parking and the app is awful. The major issue is you can only renew your parking until midnight, or immediately after midnight. So if you're parking overnight, you must be awake at 12:01am to renew your parking for another 12 hours. Needless to say, 3 days in a row, that is unsatisfactory. Unfortunately the app does not let you know that in advance; you simply find out at 11pm when you want to go to sleep and realize you can only renew parking for 59 minutes unless you try again after midnight. My car was safe for the three days it was at Kedzie. But the surrounding are is a neighborhood to avoid at night, with all due respect. Note: the lot is on the north side of the CTA station. It is not marked with a sign at the entrance. It is hard to find by driving. But if you circle the perimeter of the station to the north you'll see it.

One of the most beautiful terminals during the Spring and Summer months. It's a must-see! Lots of…read moreflowers and plants are in full bloom at this terminal. If the CTA really tried to make the OrangeLine as unique as they wanted it to be, they surely succeeded with this station, thanks to the flowers and trees here. This station allows you to connect to four bus routes #47, 51, 51A, and 52. Next to the south side of the station is a strip mall containing Aldi, Kmart, and several other nice stores. AJ Wright just closed all their stores so it's gone. Overall, five stars all around. Great station on one of the CTA's safest L lines.

Pretty and historical train station serving downtown La Grange. Built in 1901 and has been…read morerestored. Very pretty!

Clean station with open visibility. When the station is open, clean seating and restrooms…read more There is ample free parking in the North and South parking lots. Plenty of spaces for accessible needs. Also, there is a Starbucks within walking distance.

It's a train station and I've been there. The train arrived on time and no bums were there to kick…read moremy ass for my shoes. What else can I say?

In the heart of downtown Flossmoor is the charming train station where the Metra Electric line…read morepasses through the South Suburbs of Chicago from the Millennium Station at Randolph and Michigan Ave. The train is convenient and clean and the recently remodeled station has two warming stations, several outside benches, and a good size platform. Tickets can be purchased using cash or credit card- buy your before you board the train and spare yourself the $5 fee. You may purchase a one way, 10 ride , or weekend pass (for unlimited rides Saturday and Sunday) which is perfect for a busy weekend in Chicago! Students and Seniors can get half price tickets which you can purchase from the conductor or get several when you are at the downtown station. During rush hour, there are zone trains which makes the trip about 40 minutes downtown. Cheaper than driving and parking and VERY convenient!

Prices are way too high for the food given. It used to be a great place with good food and good…read morestaff. No more. Go to Lasens in Homewood.

I found this on the internet but I couldn't find it on Yelp so I added them for the train nerds…read morelike my self. The park is relatively brand new looking on a 35 ft hill over looking six tracks in the observation area. There is wide ramps for disabled people to get up there with a covered roof and plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the action. There is a caboose and a crossing gate to build the rail theme of the park. Ample parking across the street for $1.25, park and when you leave deposit the money, even if it's one hour or five hours. You will see Amtrak trains, Metra trains and freight trains. One thing that I didn't like was the genius who put the info boards on the track side on the top of the railing which will limit the camera and video shots because they will block them, hey put them on the back side and get them off the viewing side. I actually moved to the Metra station which has better un obstructed views and more trackage in eye shot. Overall it's a nice idea for the train nerds but they obviously didn't consult train nerds who take pictures or videos which is what most of us do so the Metra station is the better option.

CTA has an L station on 35th Street on the South Side, which is where to get off for a ballgame…read more It's the closest one to Guaranteed Rate Field. When there's a White Sox game this station is jam packed. As for the flip side, if there's not a game it's pretty quiet around here. There's also other ways to get to the stadium, but this is the most convenient and fastest usually. Among the things going on around here, there's nothing that tops a White Sox game. It serves the Red Line. The station is located in the middle of the Dan Ryan Expressway, so it's noisy. A benefit from being outdoors is the fresh air. There's not a bad smell. It's a pretty long station, stretching between 33rd and 35th so you have to give yourself plenty of time to get in and out. This is a much better way of getting to a game instead of using gas and paying outrageous parking prices, so you have more money for outrageous concession prices. Getting to the White Sox games is convenient from here. It's among a few public transportation options, along with the L station on the Green Line, and Metra. These plentiful choices means it's usually not a long wait for trains.

It's baseball season and do you want to know the secret to getting to the U.S. Cellular Field for…read morethe White Sox Game? If you hop on the Chicago Transit, you can get there faster and cheaper (why pay $20+ for parking and get caught in traffic?). Just exit the Sox 35th exit and you will be there in no time. Just head towards the stadium and walk across the bridge over to your game (Play Ball!). By the way, one way trips is $3 per person. $10 all day pass per person.