Park Ridge station (Illinois)
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Headquarters | Park Ridge, Illinois , United States |
Area served | Park Ridge, Illinois |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Park Ridge serves as one of the two commuter rail stops on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line within Park Ridge, Illinois. Situated at 100 South Summit Avenue, it lies from Chicago's Ogilvie Transportation Center. In Metra's fare structure based on zones, Park Ridge is categorized under zone 2. By 2018 data, it was the 33rd most frequented station out of 236 non-downtown locations, with an average of 1,168 boardings on weekdays.
As of May 30, 2023, the station accommodates 50 trains daily on weekdays (25 in each direction), 31 trains on Saturdays (16 inbound and 15 outbound), and 19 trains on Sundays (nine inbound and 10 outbound).
Parking facilities are accessible on both track sides. The northern side provides on-street parking along Summit Avenue and Busse Highway, along with a parking lot at the intersection of Summit and Touhy Avenues. On the southern side, parking is more distant from the station, featuring street parking and several lots located along Garden Avenue, Prairie Avenue, and Fairview Avenue.
In contrast to the nearby station , Park Ridge offers connections to both Pace and CTA bus services. It functions as the northern endpoint for CTA's Route 68 Northwest Highway.
Transportation
Bus Services
- 68 Northwest Highway
- 209 Busse Highway (operates weekdays only)
- 241 Greenwood/Talcott (available during weekday rush hours only)
- 290 Touhy Avenue