Ravinia Park station
| Company type | Seasonal commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Headquarters | Highland Park , United States |
Area served | Highland Park, Illinois |
| Products | Train service during Ravinia Festival season |
Ravinia Park functions as a seasonal stop on the Metra Union Pacific North Line located in Highland Park, Illinois, primarily serving attendees of the Ravinia Festival. Train service at this station operates exclusively during the concert season. Positioned from the southern endpoint at Ogilvie Transportation Center, Ravinia Park falls under Metra's zone 3 fare classification. On event days, Metra permits the use of dated concert e-tickets as valid train fare. The facility comprises two side platforms adjacent to two tracks and holds the distinction of being Metra's sole seasonal station.
Effective February 16, 2024, Ravinia Park receives service by 15 trains on weekdays during summer concerts (seven inbound and eight outbound), 12 trains on Saturdays (four inbound and eight outbound), and 11 trains on Sundays and holidays (four inbound and seven outbound). Additionally, one outbound weekday train (number 393) concludes its route at this station throughout the concert period.
During weekends, a special outbound train labeled RAV-1 departs from Ogilvie Transportation Center, stopping at all stations up to , then proceeding express directly to Ravinia Park, with a scheduled termination at 6:25 P.M. Following events, an inbound train returns passengers to Chicago.
The station experienced a temporary suspension of service in 2020 due to the cancellation of Ravinia Festival concerts amid the COVID-19 pandemic but reopened for operations in summer 2021.