Lockport station (Illinois)
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1863 |
| Headquarters | Lockport , United States |
Area served | Lockport, Illinois |
| Products | Passenger rail services (Metra Heritage Corridor) |
Lockport station serves as a stop on the Metra Heritage Corridor line, situated in Lockport, Illinois, approximately 26.6 miles from the northern endpoint at Chicago Union Station. Within Metra's fare zoning system, this station falls under zone 4. In 2018, it was positioned as the 136th most frequented out of 236 non-central Metra stations, averaging 344 boardings on weekdays. As of February 15, 2024, weekday service includes three inbound trains during the morning and three outbound trains in the evening.
Constructed in 1863 by the Chicago and Alton Railroad, the station's rail lines run adjacent to the Illinois and Michigan Canal and share the corridor with Amtrak's Lincoln Service and Texas Eagle routes; however, Amtrak trains do not make stops at this location.
Located three blocks to the east is the Gladys Fox Museum, which houses the Blackhawk Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society.
Bus connections
- 834 Joliet/Downers Grove