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.

This review is for the train station itself. Homeless people mess up the bathrooms, doing stuff…read morelike getting s*it on the floor. That's not being prejudice, because me currently being homeless myself, I use the bathroom to shave, wash my hair and clean myself with personal washcloths. The difference is I'm way more respectful and don't trash the bathroom. Just know that if you use the bathrooms here, don't expect cleanliness.

Always very clean train station and easy to get to. Nice station right in the middle of the…read morecommunity, seems safe and very quiet near the golf course and downtown Homewood. There's a Starbucks nearby too if you have time to grab something. Depending on when you go, there's usually plenty of parking. The platform does require going up a lot of stairs so be prepared for that little jog. There is an old elevator that you could use but I can't guarantee if it always works or isn't dirty. Platform signs and announcements are clear and easy to understand. And from there you just hop on your correct train, show the conductor your ticket and enjoy the ride!

There is a railroad park that I went to which just happens to be at the Metra/Amtrak station…read moreproperty. I didn't use the station for transportation but I did check out the railroad park and found that the rail fan action to be super awesome and nonstop. The place is super welcoming for rail fans and accommodating with no employee hassles which was cool, because I get hassled a lot by rail employees. The whole area is a rail fans paradise with lots of public access to so much action which was just awesome for my visit. This is the station for rail fans that want non stop action that will not let you down, two thumbs up here.

The Metra is great in Chicago. I needed to get to a hotel close to O'Hare everyday one week for a…read moreconference and was staying downtown. It may seem that I should have simply stayed at the hotel at O'Hare, but blah, there is nothing to do out there. I'd much rather be in the city. Anyway, back to the story, I used the Metra to get to the conference. It is easy and smooth. I could relax, work, read or better yet, Yelp! while on the train. I have been told that you are allowed to bring alcohol on the train and drink while riding... I don't know if you are 'allowed' or nobody cares to care if you drink on the train. If anyone has an official ruling on this, please let me know...

I really like this Metra station and not for any Metra travel because every year Franklin Park has…read moreRailroad days and the station and area turns into a festival. There is a carnival, massive sound stage, beer tent, train displays, swap meet, food vendors, model railroad layout and miniature train rides. The station fills with rail fans of all ages to watch the trains with all real life rail operations cutting right through the festival. The fest last about a week but on one Saturday there is a line up of real trains/cars that you can walk on and walk through. Metra always a locomotive on display that the adults and children can walk through and sit at the controls for pictures. Metra and the village really put on a nice festival for a great family outing which is usually in early June. I will also stop by when the festival is not going on when in the area to do some Rail fanning because it is the lead into the big rail yard with lots of action.

For the end of a major line in Chicago, this station meets those goals. No bathroom but that is…read moreexpected since every CTA station is restroom less. There is a store inside the building that has food that's kinda overpriced. Bring cash if your total is under $1 because they charge a dollar with card. The elevator isn't what people say it is. It's fairly large and serves its purpose. There are 2 benches in the building and a few more outside, however, the benches inside are past the turnstiles, which means you can't use them unless you pay. There is also multiple Pace Bus Routes, like the 301 that takes you from Forest Park to Wheaton Metra, or 303 which takes you to Rosemont. Very good station

Parking lot time is limited to 12 hours. There is no way to pay for and stay longer; you risk…read moregetting ticketed or towed. The last time I used the lot and returned around midnight, the parking lot lights were ALL turned OFF. Was scary spooky. Also some sketchy characters hanging around the station. Be advised that there are actually two lots: One is CTA, I think run by a contractor. The other is owned by the town of Forest Park - which does not respond to email inquiries. There are much better run, more accommodating, safer CTA stations with parking which I have experienced, but for those in the area, you're stuck. ps: The Yelp form just asked about "Gender Neutral Restrooms" - there are NO restrooms of any kind at ANY CTA stations!

When I lived in Humboldt Park, I took a bus down Division lugging my tool bucket to work downtown…read more 45 minutes to an hour. When I lived in Old Irving Park, I took the Blue line from Montrose. 30 Minutes. I walked from my house to the River Grove station, took the express Metra to Union (20 minutes!), and then walked from Union to Millennium Park to ice skate. Total time from door to ice rink : 30 minutes. I am in shock.

I second the previous reviewer: aim for the express trains to Union Station - River Grove is the…read morelast stop and you're in the city in 20 minutes! This train station is always clean, NEVER too crowded, and feels very safe - I've seen police officers patrolling here at peak hours, even though it's a nice neighborhood to begin with. And as long as you're planning to take a train before 9 a.m., you can definitely count on getting a close parking spot, too.

The best train station ever. Newer station with ample sitting, ticket sales and sales of food and…read morebeverages.

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.

I have been a customer of Luxury Travelers for over 4 years. Jerry and Gigi are the absolute best…read moreand always exceed my expectations. I have to travel from Geneva to Ohare regularly and Luxury has never let me down. I like the friendly greeting, the respectful way I am treated and I am not a big talker but even in the silence of the car (radio low) it is a wonderful ride. I've never been late, even in a horrific snow storm and I have never worried about my safety due to the drivers ability to negotiate traffic. I can't say enough, the pricing is incredibly reasonable and again the personal service is second to none. I highly recommend giving them a call if you are a corporate executive or like to be treated like one.