La Fox station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | La Fox, Illinois , United States |
Area served | La Fox, Campton Hills, Wasco, Kaneville, Geneva (Illinois) |
La Fox is the second-to-last stop on the Metra Union Pacific West Line, situated in the unincorporated community of La Fox, Illinois within Kane County, Illinois. Positioned from Ogilvie Transportation Center, which serves as the eastern endpoint of the route, La Fox falls under zone 4 in Metra's fare zoning system. In 2018, it was ranked 146th among 236 non-central city stations, with an average weekday boarding figure of 295 passengers. Trains heading inbound utilize the northern island platform, while outbound services use the southern side platform. The track closest to the island platform on the north side is designated exclusively for freight operations.
As of February 16, 2024, service at La Fox includes 49 trains on weekdays (25 inbound and 24 outbound), all 20 trains on Saturdays, and every one of the 18 trains running on Sundays and holidays. On weekdays, two inbound trains begin their routes at this station, and three outbound trains conclude here.
Historically, the station was part of the Chicago and North Western Railway network on its Chicago to Omaha main line; however, an earlier facility located at La Fox Road ceased operations in 1954.
The existing station is constructed at grade level and consists of one side platform along with an island platform serving three tracks. It contains an unstaffed shelter adjacent to the southern track and lacks any bus service connections. Nearby stands the Potter and Barker Grain Elevator.
Inbound Metra services bound for Chicago use either the southern or central track depending on scheduling, whereas outbound trains traveling toward Elburn operate on the southern track. During peak periods, trains not in service pass La Fox en route to the Elburn rail yard without stopping.
La Fox station caters to residents of La Fox, Campton Hills, Wasco, Kaneville, and portions of Geneva, Illinois.