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    Metra Alert NCS - Metra to offer O'Hare shuttle trains during DNC

    Beginning Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 30, Metra will run hourly shuttles between O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Trains will run every hour on both weekdays and weekends, in addition to the six regular trains. The shuttles will make two additional stops in addition to Chicago Union Station and O'Hare, with the last shuttle leaving O'Hare around 10:45p.m. Click here for more information.

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    Union Station

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (1)

    Western Avenue

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (2)

    River Grove

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (3)

    Belmont Ave / Franklin Park

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (4)

    Schiller Park

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (5)

    Rosemont

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (6)

    O'Hare Transfer

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (7)

    Prospect Heights

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (8)

    Wheeling

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (9)

    Buffalo Grove

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (10)

    Prairie View

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (11)

    Vernon Hills

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (12)

    Mundelein

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (13)

    Prairie Crossing / Libertyville

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (14)

    Washington St. / Grayslake

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (15)

    Round Lake Beach

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (16)

    Lake Villa

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (17)

    Antioch

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (18)

    • Union Station
    • Western Avenue
    • River Grove
    • Belmont Ave / Franklin Park
    • Schiller Park
    • Rosemont
    • O'Hare Transfer
    • Prospect Heights
    • Wheeling
    • Buffalo Grove
    • Prairie View
    • Vernon Hills
    • Mundelein
    • Prairie Crossing / Libertyville
    • Washington St. / Grayslake
    • Round Lake Beach
    • Lake Villa
    • Antioch
    Union Station (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (19)

    Station Details
    Address 210 South Canal St., Chicago, IL 60606
    Ticket Vending Machine Cash and credit card ticket vending machines available
    Waiting Room Hours M-F: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekend 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    CTA Routes: 1, 7, J14, 28, 37, 60, 121,124, 125, 126, 128,130, 132, 151, 156, 157, 192, Blue Line

    Pace Route: 755

    Metra: BNSF, Milwaukee West, Milwaukee North, North Central Service, SouthWest Service

    Shoreline Water Taxi
    Lost and Found Yes
    Lost and Found Contact 312-322-4269
    Western Avenue (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (20)

    Station Details
    Address 420 N. Artesian, Chicago, IL 60612
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours Shelter
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    CTA Routes:49, X49, 65

    Milwaukee District West, Milwaukee District North, North Central Service
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 1
    Permit or Daily Parking 21 Spaces
    ADA Parking 2
    Parking Contact

    SP+ Parking 888-578-7275. The Parkmobile App can be used for daily parking (Zone 234).
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    River Grove (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (21)

    Station Details
    Address 8421 Arnold Ave., River Grove, IL 60171
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace Routes: 307, 319, 331

    Metra: Milwaukee District West, North Central Service
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 2
    Permit Only Parking 100 Spaces
    Daily Only Parking 70 Spaces
    ADA Parking 8
    Parking Contact

    Village of River Grove 708-453-8000
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    Belmont Ave / Franklin Park (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (22)

    Station Details
    Address 9280 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace Route: 319
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 1
    Daily Only Parking 92 Spaces
    ADA Parking 4
    Parking Contact

    Franklin Park Police Department 847-671-8200
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    Schiller Park (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (23)

    Station Details
    Address 4555 Ruby Street, Schiller Park, IL 60176
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace Route: 332
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 1
    Daily Only Parking 109 Spaces
    ADA Parking 5
    Parking Contact

    Village of Schiller Park - 847-678-2550
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    Rosemont (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (24)

    Station Details
    Address 10005 Balmoral Avenue, Rosemont, IL 60018
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace Route: 326, 811
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 1
    Daily Only Parking 100 Spaces
    ADA Parking 4
    Parking Contact

    Village of Rosemont: 847-825-4404
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    O'Hare Transfer (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (25)

    Station Details
    Address 10300 Zemke Rd., Chicago, IL 60016
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace Routes: 223, 250, 330

    Airport Shuttle Service During ATS Construction
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 1
    Parking Contact

    N/A
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    Prospect Heights (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (26)

    Station Details
    Address 55 South Wolf Road, Prospect Heights, IL 60070
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace Route: 221
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 2
    Permit or Daily Parking 328 Spaces
    ADA Parking 8
    Parking Contact

    City of Prospect Heights 847-398-6070
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    Wheeling (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (27)

    Station Details
    Address 400 Town Street, Wheeling, IL 60090
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace Route: 234
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 3
    Permit or Daily Parking 334 Spaces
    ADA Parking 20
    Parking Contact

    Village of Wheeling 847-459-2600
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    Buffalo Grove (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (28)

    Station Details
    Address 825 Commerce Ct., Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace Routes: 234, 272, 582, 626
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 5
    Permit or Daily Parking 1050 Spaces
    ADA Parking 21
    Parking Contact

    Village of Buffalo Grove 847-459-2500
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    Prairie View (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (29)

    Station Details
    Address 2701 Main Street, Vernon Township, IL 60069
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 10
    Permit Only Parking 114 Spaces
    Daily Only Parking 226 Spaces
    ADA Parking 13
    Parking Contact

    Vernon Township 847-634-4600
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    Vernon Hills (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (30)

    Station Details
    Address 75 East Rt 45, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace: 593
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 2
    Permit or Daily Parking 646 Spaces
    ADA Parking 15
    Parking Contact

    Village of Vernon Hills 847-367-3700
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    Mundelein (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (31)

    Station Details
    Address 205 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein, IL 60060
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. 2:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace Route: 574, 593
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 3
    Permit or Daily Parking 307 Spaces
    Daily Only Parking 57 Spaces
    ADA Parking 11
    Parking Contact

    Village of Mundelein 847-949-3200
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    Prairie Crossing / Libertyville (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (32)

    Station Details
    Address 2401 Midlothian Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Metra: Milwaukee District North, North Central Service
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 2
    Permit or Daily Parking 252 Spaces
    ADA Parking 6
    Parking Contact

    Village of Libertyville 847-362-8310
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    Washington St. / Grayslake (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (33)

    Station Details
    Address 330 W. Washington St., Grayslake , IL 60030
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace Route: 590
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 1
    Permit or Daily Parking 149 Spaces
    ADA Parking 6
    Parking Contact

    Village of Grayslake 847-223-8515
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    Round Lake Beach (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (34)

    Station Details
    Address 680 East Mallard Creek Dr., Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Pace: 590
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 2
    Permit or Daily Parking 366 Spaces
    ADA Parking 14
    Parking Contact

    Village of Round Lake Beach 847-546-2351
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    Lake Villa (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (35)

    Station Details
    Address 129 Railroad Ave., Lake Villa, IL 60046
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 3
    Permit or Daily Parking 228 Spaces
    ADA Parking 7
    Parking Contact

    Village of Lake Villa 847-356-6100
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    Antioch (1 Alert)

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    North Central Service (NCS) | Metra (36)

    Station Details
    Address 305 Depot Street, Antioch, IL 60002
    Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
    Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Accessible Yes
    Connecting Services

    Western Kenosha County Transit
    Lost and Found No
    Parking
    Total Parking Lots 1
    Permit or Daily Parking 316 Spaces
    ADA Parking 12
    Parking Contact

    Village of Antioch 847-395-1000
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    Metra. The Milwaukee District North (MD-N) Line travels to and from Chicago with 25+ daily trips from Northbrook.

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    Station Details
    Lost and Found ContactAt Ogilvie, 312-496-4751
    Ticket Vending MachineNo agent; Credit card ticket vending machine available
    Waiting Room Hours5 a.m. to 1 p.m. (M-F)
    Train LinesUnion Pacific West (UP-W)
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    Commuters have transportation to Deerfield from Chicago via the Metra Milwaukee District North Line Railroad, with 2 stations and parking for over 500 cars at each station.

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    Vernon Hills is a station on Metra's North Central Service in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The station is 35.7 miles (57.5 km) away from Chicago Union Station, the southern terminus of the line. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Vernon Hills is in zone 4.

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    Scheduled train service is provided Monday through Saturday. No service is available on Sunday. Stations are located in Dallas, Irving, Fort Worth, Hurst, and Richland Hills. The nearest station to Arlington is about 10 minutes from the Entertainment District.

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