Stone Avenue station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Headquarters | La Grange , United States |
| Products | Passenger rail services |
Stone Avenue—also referred to as La Grange–Stone Avenue—serves as a stop on Metra's BNSF Line within La Grange, Illinois, positioned from Union Station. It is classified in zone 3 under Metra's fare zoning system. In 2018, Stone Avenue was ranked 55th among Metra's 236 non-central stations, with an average weekday boarding figure of 946 passengers. The station building, which operates without staff, is located on the southern side adjacent to the three tracks.
Like the other La Grange Metra stop (La Grange Road), Stone Avenue lies between West Burlington and West Hillgrove Avenues. Its name derives from Stone Avenue, a minor road terminating at West Burlington Avenue right in front of the station. Brainard Avenue is the closest main thoroughfare. The station is within walking distance of Lyons Township High School’s North Campus and is roughly from the primary La Grange station.
Built in 1901 by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, the facility showcases a Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style designed by Walter Theodore Krausch, an architect for the railroad company.
As of April 29, 2024, Stone Avenue is serviced by a total of 24 trains on weekdays—13 inbound and 11 outbound.