Mannheim station (Illinois)
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Headquarters | Franklin Park , United States |
Area served | Franklin Park, Illinois |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Mannheim serves as a stop on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line located in Franklin Park, Illinois, functioning as a flag stop during peak travel times. Positioned from the eastern end of the line at Chicago Union Station, Mannheim falls within zone 2 of Metra's fare zoning system. In 2018, it was ranked 218th out of 236 non-downtown stations, with an average weekday boarding count of 35 passengers. Notably, it is the only station along the Milwaukee District West Line without ADA accessibility. The station is situated adjacent to the Tri-State Tollway.
As of February 15, 2024, Mannheim operates as a flag stop for 12 trains on weekdays, comprising eight inbound and four outbound services.
The station features a modest wooden shelter that is smaller than those found further east, positioned on the south side of Front Street between Lincoln and Ernst Streets. Parking facilities are available on the north side of Front Street within the same block. Mannheim is located just east of the extensive Canadian Pacific Bensenville Yard and lies south of O'Hare International Airport.
Initially established as a milk stop serving the village of Mannheim, Illinois, this locale originated in the 1870s coinciding with the railroad's introduction and was subsequently incorporated into Franklin Park.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name