Cary station (Metra)
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport |
| Headquarters | Cary, Illinois , United States |
| Products | Passenger train services |
Cary station is part of Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line, situated in Cary, Illinois at 100 W. Main St., close to Northwest Highway (US 14). It is positioned 38.3 miles away from the southern endpoint of the line at Ogilvie Transportation Center. Within Metra's fare structure, which is organized by zones, Cary falls under zone 4.
In 2018, Cary was the 58th most frequented station out of Metra’s 236 non-downtown stops, with an average weekday boarding figure of 883 passengers. The station consists of two side platforms adjacent to two rail tracks. The ticket office is located on the inbound platform, especially after the demolition of the old outbound station building in 2021. Parking facilities are also provided for commuters.
As of May 30, 2023, the station receives service from a total of 52 trains on weekdays—27 heading inbound and 25 outbound. On Saturdays, there are 30 trains stopping at Cary, evenly split with 15 in each direction. Sundays see 20 trains serving the station, with nine inbound and eleven outbound trips.