University Park station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Headquarters | University Park , United States |
Area served | University Park, Illinois |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
University Park station is situated on the Metra Metra Electric District line within University Park, Illinois. Serving as the southern endpoint of the Metra Electric main line, it lies at a considerable distance from the northern terminus at Millennium Station. Positioned along South Governor's Highway close to West Stuenkel Road, this station is classified under Metra's zone 3 fare category. In 2018, it was ranked as the 64th most frequented among Metra's 236 non-downtown stations, with an average weekday boarding figure of 808 passengers.
The facility comprises a single island platform that accommodates two tracks, with parallel tracks operated by Canadian National (formerly Illinois Central) running alongside. Amenities include an unattended waiting area equipped with a ticket vending machine and parking spaces for commuters. Established in 1977, University Park succeeded Richton Park as the line’s southern terminus.
Plans are underway for a comprehensive station renovation in the near future.
Station layout
University Park station includes an underground mezzanine level housing ticket and parking token vending machines. The platform serves two tracks extending into the rail yard; however, due to the high frequency of Metra Electric District trains, most do not proceed into the yard. The platform is equipped with two shelters accessible around the clock. Boarding occurs on both sides of the platform, with the majority of trains heading toward Chicago departing from the inbound side.
Bus connections
- 367 University Park (operates weekdays only)
- University Park Commuter Routes 1 and 2