Zion station
Zion station serves as a commuter rail stop on Metra's Union Pacific North Line, situated in Zion, Illinois at 2501 South Eden Road, close to Shiloh Boulevard. Positioned from the line's inbound endpoint at Ogilvie Transportation Center, it accommodates passengers traveling northbound toward Kenosha, Wisconsin. Commuter parking is provided on both sides of the railway, including a designated area along South Eden Road near Shiloh Boulevard. Within Metra’s fare zoning system, Zion falls under . In 2018, the station was ranked 185th out of 236 non-downtown stations based on an average weekday boarding figure of 110.
The facility includes an unstaffed shelter that is both ornamental and functional, offering seating and shelves for book exchanges. Additionally, it acts as a transit point for visitors heading to Illinois Beach State Park.
As of February 16, 2024, service at Zion comprises twelve trains on weekdays (split evenly with six in each direction), twelve trains on Saturdays (five inbound and seven outbound), and six trains on Sundays and holidays (three in each direction). Since most Union Pacific North Line trains terminate at , Zion’s train service mainly focuses on peak periods and select weekend times, limiting its convenience for off-peak travel to Chicago. Passengers seeking alternative transit options may utilize the Pace bus route 571 to reach Waukegan.
Bus Connections
- 571 Zion (located three blocks west at Sheridan Road)