Mars station (Illinois)
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois , United States |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Mars serves as a stop on Metra's Milwaukee District West Line in Chicago, Illinois, situated from the eastern terminus at Chicago Union Station. Within Metra's fare zones, Mars is classified under zone 2. In 2018, it was positioned 175th among 236 non-downtown stations, averaging 144 boardings on weekdays.
Effective February 15, 2024, Mars functions as a flag stop for a total of 15 weekday trains—nine inbound and six outbound. The station comprises three tracks accompanied by two side platforms; trains must utilize the outer tracks to serve the station since the center track does not have platform access. While Metra's North Central Service trains pass through this location, they do not make stops here.
The station derives its name from the nearby Mars, Incorporated confectionery plant located on Oak Park Avenue within the Galewood area. Nearby points of interest include Rutherford Sayre Park, managed by the Chicago Park District to the west, and a Shriners children's hospital positioned to the north.