River Grove station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Headquarters | River Grove , United States |
Area served | River Grove, Illinois and surrounding areas |
| Products | Commuter rail services (North Central Service, Milwaukee District West Line) |
River Grove serves as a stop on Metra's North Central Service and Milwaukee District West Line located in River Grove, Illinois. Positioned from Chicago Union Station, which is the southern endpoint for both routes, River Grove is included in Metra's zone 2 fare classification. In 2018, it was ranked 138th among 236 non-central stations, with an average weekday boarding count of 333 passengers.
Starting February 15, 2024, the Milwaukee District West Line offers service at River Grove with a total of 41 trains on weekdays (20 inbound and 21 outbound), 24 trains on Saturdays (12 in each direction), and 18 trains on Sundays and holidays (nine each way). Meanwhile, the North Central Service operates 12 trains during weekdays (six inbound and six outbound).
To the west of River Grove, the North Central Service separates from the former Milwaukee Road Chicago-Omaha-Kansas City mainline at the B-12 junction in Franklin Park, Illinois, continuing north along the Canadian National Railway's Waukesha Subdivision, whereas the Milwaukee District West Line heads westward. Inbound North Central trains skip six stations served by the MD-West line, traveling directly to . The station is located opposite Arnold Avenue near Illinois State Route 171, adjacent to St. Joseph's Cemetery and across from Elmwood Cemetery.
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