Oak Park station (Metra)
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Oak Park, Illinois , United States |
Area served | Oak Park, Illinois and surrounding areas |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Oak Park functions as a Metra commuter rail stop located in Oak Park, Illinois, immediately west of Chicago. It lies along the Union Pacific West Line, providing service eastward to Chicago’s Ogilvie Transportation Center and westward to Elburn, Illinois. The journey to Chicago typically takes between 16 and 20 minutes. In 2018, Oak Park was the 52nd busiest station out of Metra's 236 non-downtown locations, with an average of 991 boardings on weekdays. Most UP West trains consider this station their last stop before reaching Ogilvie. Generally, inbound trains arrive on the north (side) platform, while outbound trains utilize the south (island) platform.
As of February 16, 2024, the station is served by a total of 56 trains on weekdays (28 in each direction), all 20 trains on Saturdays (10 per direction), and all 18 trains on Sundays and holidays (nine each way).
Situated on North Boulevard between Marion Street and Harlem Avenue, Oak Park’s station marks the western edge bordering River Forest and Forest Park. The Chicago Transit Authority's Green Line ends at Harlem/Lake, which is directly accessible from Oak Park station via Marion Street. The nearby downtown area of Oak Park boasts a prominent retail district that extends through both Oak Park and River Forest along Harlem Avenue and Lake Street.
Amenities
A modest convenience shop is available within the main concourse area.
The north platform, designated for inbound services, features sheltered seating. The south island platform serving outbound trains includes benches and provides an enclosed, covered ramp connecting it to the concourse.
Bus and rail connections
- 90 Harlem
- 307 Harlem Avenue
- 309 Lake Street
- 313 St. Charles Road
- 318 West North Avenue