Grayland station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Chicago metropolitan area |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Grayland serves as a Metra commuter rail stop situated in Chicago's Old Irving Park area, positioned at 3729 North Kilbourn Avenue along the Milwaukee District North Line. It is located from Chicago Union Station, the southern endpoint of the line, facilitating travel for passengers between Union Station and Fox Lake, Illinois. Within Metra's fare zoning system, Grayland falls under zone 2. In 2018, it was ranked 132nd among 236 non-downtown stations, with an average weekday boarding figure of 357.
As of February 15, 2024, the station is served by a total of 40 trains on weekdays (19 inbound and 21 outbound), all 20 scheduled trains on Saturdays (split evenly with 10 in each direction), and all 18 trains on Sundays and holidays (nine inbound and nine outbound).
The station is equipped with open-air platform shelters located near the Union Pacific Railroad crossing at Tower A-5. Parking options are available along Kilbourn Avenue on both sides of the tracks close to Milwaukee Avenue, providing convenient access for commuters.
History
Established in 1873 to serve the then-suburban area of Grayland—later annexed by Chicago in 1889—the station was developed on land originally part of John Gray's farm subdivision. Gray transferred ownership of the depot site to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad in exchange for commitments to maintain the station and provide reliable service, ensuring accessible transportation for local residents.
Presently, Grayland station is undergoing a $36.1 million renovation project aimed at extending platform lengths and enhancing ADA compliance, alongside reconstruction of the nearby Milwaukee Avenue overpass. Construction commenced in October 2021 with an anticipated completion date in spring 2024; however, setbacks have delayed the expected finish to late 2024.
Bus connections
- 56 Milwaukee
- 152 Addison (located one block south at Addison and Milwaukee Avenue)