Healy station
| Industry | Musical instrument manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1864 |
| Founder | George W. Lyon, Patrick J. Healy |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
| Products | Harps |
Healy serves as a stop on the Metra Milwaukee District North Line within Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood. Positioned from Chicago Union Station, it falls under Metra's zone 2 classification. In 2018, Healy was ranked 140th out of 236 non-central stations, averaging 323 weekday boardings. The station is situated just south of the factories belonging to Newly Weds Foods and derives its name from Lyon & Healy Harps, Inc., a distinguished harp manufacturer established in Chicago in 1864 by George W. Lyon and Patrick J. Healy. This company operated near the station at 4014 West Fullerton Avenue until 1914 and currently has its headquarters on Ogden Avenue.
Parking is accessible on the street north of West Fullerton Avenue, to the west of the underpass beneath the tracks. Additionally, a freight spur is located to the north of the station.
On May 8, 2017, Metra initiated a $7.3 million project to refurbish Healy station, which included installing new platforms, heated shelters, enhanced accessibility for disabled passengers, and LED lighting. This renovation was intended to increase ridership by leveraging the station’s closeness to the 606 Trail.
As of February 15, 2024, service at Healy comprises 40 trains on weekdays (19 inbound and 21 outbound), all 20 trains on Saturdays (split evenly in both directions), and all 18 trains on Sundays and holidays (nine inbound and nine outbound).
Bus connections
- 53 Pulaski (Owl Service)
- 74 Fullerton