Bartlett station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Headquarters | Bartlett, Illinois , United States |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Bartlett station serves as a commuter rail stop in the western Chicago suburb of Bartlett, Illinois, situated from the eastern terminus at Chicago Union Station. It operates on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line, providing rail service between downtown Chicago and northwest areas including Elgin. In 2018, Bartlett was ranked as the 53rd most frequented station out of Metra's 236 non-downtown locations, with an average of 988 boardings on weekdays. The journey duration to Union Station varies between 51 minutes and 1 hour 11 minutes, with expedited service available during peak times.
Effective February 15, 2024, Bartlett is served by a total of 42 trains on weekdays (20 inbound and 22 outbound), all 24 trains on Saturdays (12 in each direction), and all 18 trains on Sundays and holidays (nine each way).
The station is positioned at the intersection of South Oak Avenue and West Bartlett Avenue within Bartlett's downtown area.
History
Constructed in 1873, the Bartlett depot was the final original station remaining from the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. Between 2004 and 2007, Metra undertook reconstruction of the Bartlett station, culminating in its reopening on December 11, 2007. The original station building has since been repurposed as a museum dedicated to local railroad history.
Status
Eastbound trains utilize the southern platform of the newer station structure, while westbound trains stop at the northern platform adjacent to the historic station. The modern platform includes one pedestrian crossing located at its extreme western end.
The introduction of the new station expanded parking availability; however, because boarding and disembarking occur on separate platforms, passengers generally encounter moderate walking distances between facilities.
References
- Pohl, Kimberly. "Metra's shelter from the storm opens in Bartlett." Daily Herald, December 11, 2007