Cheltenham station (Metra)
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Hyde Park/South Chicago branch of Metra Electric Line |
| Products | Passenger rail service |
Cheltenham—also referred to as Cheltenham–79th Street—serves as a stop on the Hyde Park/South Chicago branch of the Metra Electric Line. Positioned within the median of Exchange Avenue, approximately one block north of East 79th Street, it lies from the line’s northern endpoint at Millennium Station. In 2018, Cheltenham was ranked 213th among 236 non-downtown Metra stations, averaging 47 boardings on weekdays.
To the west of Cheltenham, the Main Branch includes another Metra Electric stop, 79th Street (Chatham). Parking is accessible curbside along Cheltenham Place, which connects 79th Street and the northbound side of Exchange Avenue. The station underwent renovations in 2008 as part of Metra’s initiative to upgrade the South Chicago branch.
According to a 2014 analysis by the Regional Transportation Authority, Cheltenham is classified as an urban neighborhood station, typically found in areas dominated by residential development with relatively high density and some commercial establishments nearby.
Bus connections
- 79 79th (Owl Service)