Manhattan station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | January 30, 2006 |
| Headquarters | Manhattan, Illinois , United States |
Area served | Manhattan, Illinois; Chicago metropolitan area |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Manhattan is a commuter rail stop on Metra's SouthWest Service line, located in Manhattan, Illinois. Serving as the line's southern endpoint, the station commenced operations on January 30, 2006, following an extension to the south. Within Metra's zone-based fare structure, Manhattan falls under zone 4 and lies from Chicago Union Station, the northern terminus. It holds the distinction of being the southernmost station within the entire Metra network.
In 2018, Manhattan was ranked 227th out of 236 non-downtown stations based on average weekday boardings, with approximately 19 passengers boarding daily, sharing this position with nearby Laraway Road. As of February 15, 2024, service at Manhattan includes 10 trains on weekdays—five inbound and five outbound—with three outbound trips operating as flag stops to discharge remaining riders. Every train either begins or ends its route at Manhattan. Currently, there is no Saturday service.
The facility includes a station building and a single side platform adjacent to one track; south of , the SouthWest Service runs on a single track.
Station layout
Manhattan station consists of one track accompanied by a side platform equipped with a shelter accessible around the clock; however, it lacks a staffed ticket office. Although the track can hold trains not in active service, the limited frequency means most trains simply stop briefly to board or alight passengers. Additionally, a Norfolk Southern freight train known as the Manhattan Local operates on a spur line diverging from the station toward the Manhattan Oil Refinery.