Richton Park station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Headquarters | Richton Park, Illinois , United States |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Richton Park serves as the second-to-last stop on the primary branch of the Metra Electric line located in Richton Park, Illinois. Positioned along Sauk Trail just east of Governor's Highway, it is situated from the northern endpoint at Millennium Station. Within Metra's fare structure based on zones, Richton Park is classified under zone 3. In 2018, it was ranked as the 47th most frequented station out of 236 non-downtown locations in the Metra network, averaging 1,059 boardings on weekdays. The station comprises two tracks and a single island platform, with one track ending at this station.
Constructed in 1946 by the Illinois Central Railroad to support the adjacent "IC Electric" coach storage facility, Richton Park functioned as the terminus of the line until 1977. At that time, the Illinois Regional Transportation Authority financed an extension reaching the station. Presently, the station features a contemporary design and provides parking options along Sauk Trail between Governor's Highway and Richton Square Road, as well as additional parking on Richton Road, Mill Drive, and Tower Road.