Berkeley station (Illinois)
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Berkeley, Illinois , United States |
Area served | Western Chicago suburb of Berkeley, Illinois |
| Products | Commuter rail services on Union Pacific West Line |
Berkeley functions as a commuter rail stop on the Metra network, situated in the western Chicago suburb of Berkeley, Illinois. It lies along the Union Pacific West Line, positioned from the line’s eastern endpoint. Service includes trains traveling eastbound toward Chicago’s Ogilvie Transportation Center and westbound to Elburn, Illinois. The journey duration to Ogilvie ranges between 29 and 36 minutes. In 2018, Berkeley held the 173rd position out of 236 non-central Metra stations, with an average of 145 passengers boarding on weekdays. Typically, inbound trains arrive at the northern (island) platform, while outbound trains utilize the southern (side) platform.
By February 16, 2024, Berkeley receives service from a total of 43 trains during weekdays (21 inbound and 22 outbound), with full service on weekends including 20 trains on Saturdays and 18 on Sundays and holidays.
The station’s location is at the intersection of Park Avenue and Arthur Avenue, bordered to the south by a parking area and residential zone, and flanked by distribution facilities and warehouses. To the north lies an extensive industrial complex that includes Union Pacific Railroad’s Proviso Yard. Immediately west of the station, two highway overpasses—Interstate 294 and Interstate 290—span across the freight yard. Approximately one mile south along Electric Avenue is Berkeley Village Hall.