Orland Park 179th Street station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1995-01-03 |
| Headquarters | Orland Park , United States |
Area served | Orland Park, Illinois |
Orland Park 179th Street is among the trio of stops on Metra's SouthWest Service situated in Orland Park, Illinois. It lies at a distance of 28.7 miles from Chicago Union Station, which serves as the northern endpoint of the route. This station is classified within Metra's zone 4 fare category. In 2018, it was positioned 162nd out of 236 stations outside the downtown area, averaging 208 boardings on weekdays. Upon its inauguration on January 3, 1995, it functioned as the southern terminus until the service was extended to New Lenox and Manhattan on January 30, 2006.
As of February 15, 2024, Orland Park 179th Street receives service from all 30 weekday trains (15 inbound and 15 outbound), with 10 inbound trains beginning their routes and 10 outbound trains concluding theirs at this location. Currently, Saturday operations are suspended.
Although it no longer serves as the final stop on the line, a majority of trains still terminate here; during peak periods, some continue onward to and .