Hanson Park station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Chicago metropolitan area |
Hanson Park serves as a stop on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line, situated within Chicago's Hanson Park neighborhood. Positioned from Chicago Union Station, it is classified under Metra's zone 2 fare category. In 2018, Hanson Park was ranked 207th among 236 non-downtown stations, with an average of 58 boardings on weekdays. Although the tracks are also utilized by Metra's North Central Service, those trains do not make stops at this station.
Starting February 15, 2024, Hanson Park functions as a flag stop for fifteen weekday trains, comprising nine inbound and six outbound services.
Parking facilities are accessible on both sides of Armitage Avenue, stretching between Major and Parkside Avenues. The station is positioned between Metra’s primary line and freight holding tracks that serve Bensenville Yard and the Belt Railway of Chicago. Adjacent to the station, Hanson Stadium hosts football games for Chicago Public Schools. To the east, Central Ave (5600 W.) crosses via a bridge, while to the west lies the former site of the Zenith Electronics television manufacturing plant.
Historically, this location was occupied by an extensive Milwaukee Road rail yard until operations were relocated to Bensenville Yard in the 1970s. East of North Central Ave., the Glidden grain elevator once stood until its removal in the 2000s to accommodate new commercial, residential, and governmental projects. During the 1960s, Zenith Electronics purchased a portion of the Galewood Yards from Milwaukee Road to establish its headquarters.
Bus connections
- 65 Grand
- 85 Central