Downers Grove Main Street station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Headquarters | Downers Grove , United States |
Area served | Downers Grove, Illinois |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Downers Grove Main Street—also referred to simply as Downers Grove or Main Street—is one of the trio of Metra stops located on the BNSF Line within Downers Grove, Illinois. Positioned at Main Street, this station lies from Chicago's Union Station, which serves as the eastern endpoint of the line. In 2018, it was ranked as the sixth most frequented station among Metra's 236 non-downtown locations, averaging 2,492 boardings on weekdays. The vicinity includes key facilities such as the local police headquarters and public library. Parking operations fall under the jurisdiction of the Village of Downers Grove.
This station offers connections to several Pace bus routes, including various Commuter Shuttle services.
Historically significant, Downers Grove Main Street was the location of the 1947 Zephyr train collision, which tragically caused three deaths and injured over 30 individuals.
Infrastructure improvements included a $1.1 million platform upgrade completed in the summer of 2015 to modernize the station.
During peak travel times, numerous BNSF trains operate express routes to or from Downers Grove to accelerate service for stations with higher passenger volumes.
As of April 29, 2024, weekday service at Downers Grove Main Street comprises 31 inbound trains (including one that begins its route here) and 32 outbound trains, totaling 63 daily trains. Weekend and holiday schedules feature all 36 trains stopping at this station, split evenly with 18 in each direction.
Bus connections
- 834 Joliet/Downers Grove
