Love the public transportation system, and metra is def the top of the tier comparing to the EL or the bus. Most comfortable and quiet (at times). great for reading and doing work during your commute. mostly commuters so you avoid the "sketchy" crowd on the el. Times are 95% reliable, almost always on time so give yourself plenty of time to get to the stop. Slightly pricier than the El, depending on distance traveled. there are washrooms on the ride but avoid if possible, comparable to the porto-potty. overall a pleasant experience especially if traveling far distances or plan to booze. Yes, you can drink on the train unless it's special festivals or holidays when they are trying to avoid...
Read moreI love this Metra station. It’s not super pretty, but it has a nice, moody scenery. I wish the covered area was a bit wider though. Most of the time, it’s useless if it’s raining a lot. Still, Metra is so much nicer to commute with. It’s clean, fast and on time. The staff are also much nicer and kinder. Day and night compared to the CTA. If you live near a metra station, I highly recommend using Metra for your commutes. The monthly pass is very economical and gives unlimited rides. There’s also a $30 addon pass that gives unlimited CTA and Pace rides. It’s...
Read moreOne of the better maintained Metra stops. There's a waiting room at street level off of Lunt avenue, which is conveniently close to both platforms. They don't sell tickets here, but you can buy them on the train or from the Ventra app. The station is one block west of Clark street, which is lined with food...
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