Glencoe station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1891 |
| Founder | Charles Sumner Frost (architect) |
| Headquarters | Glencoe, Illinois , United States |
Area served | Glencoe, Illinois and surrounding areas |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Glencoe Station is a notable historic commuter rail stop situated on Metra's Union Pacific North Line within Glencoe, Illinois. It can be found at 724 Green Bay Road, close to the intersections of Old Green Bay Road and Park Avenue. In 2018, this station was ranked as the 72nd most frequented among Metra's 236 stations outside downtown, averaging 732 boardings on weekdays.
As of February 16, 2024, the station accommodates 57 trains on weekdays (29 heading inbound and 28 outbound), all 26 scheduled trains on Saturdays (13 in each direction), and the full complement of 18 trains on Sundays and holidays (nine per direction).
Constructed in 1891 by architect Charles Sumner Frost, the structure exhibits elements of Romanesque design and was originally built for the Chicago and North Western Railway. The station is conveniently located near several prominent local landmarks including the Cook County Forest Preserves' Turnbull Woods and William N. Erickson Preserve, the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Green Bay Bike Trail, as well as Veterans Memorial Park.
Trains traveling northbound continue to Kenosha, Wisconsin, while those heading southbound terminate at Chicago’s Ogilvie Transportation Center. Although it was nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, it was ultimately not listed due to opposition from the Chicago and North Western Railway, which owned the property at that time.
Bus connections
- Route 213 Green Bay Road (operates Monday through Saturday only)
Other
- Chicago Botanical Garden Trolley