Metra North Central Service
Metra North Central Service at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Listed here: where to board, fares, hours and the route.
More in our guide: O'Hare to Union Station and Amtrak.
- Where to board
- O'Hare Transfer station, behind the Multi-Modal Facility at its north east corner, 10255 W. Zemke Blvd.
- Route
- Weekday commuter trains between Chicago Union Station and Antioch, calling at Rosemont, Schiller Park, Belmont Avenue in Franklin Park, River Grove, Western Avenue and on to the northern suburbs. Ride the Airport Transit System from any terminal to the Multi-Modal Facility. O'Hare Transfer is in fare Zone 2 and Union Station in Zone 1. Every train has at least one car fitted with a lift.
- Fares
- One way between O'Hare Transfer and downtown: $3.75, reduced $1.75
- Day pass between the same zones: $7.50, reduced $3.50
- Tickets can be bought from the conductor on board, at a vending machine or in the Ventra app
- Hours
- Weekdays only
Sources: Metra, Chicago Department of Aviation
Places this service helps you reach
- Downtown Chicago: Downtown Chicago and the Loop
- Chicago Union Station (Amtrak): Chicago Union Station, 255 South Clinton Street
- Milwaukee: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; downtown Milwaukee's Intermodal/Amtrak Station is at 433 W. St. Paul Ave.
- Rosemont: Rosemont: the River Road hotels, the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and the Fashion Outlets of Chicago
Each place has its own page comparing every way there, with first and last departures.
Similar services, compared
What Chicago O'Hare International Airport publishes for the other service of this kind. A longer timetable or boarding description is on the service's own page.
| Service | Where to board | Fare | Hours | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTA Blue Line | O'Hare station, on the lower level of the parking garage, at 1000 O'Hare Dr., Chicago, IL 60666 | Boarding at O'Hare: $5, reduced $1.25, student $0.75 | 24 hours a day | More often at weekday morning and evening peaks |
Questions about Metra North Central Service
What does it cost to use Metra North Central Service from Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
One way between O'Hare Transfer and downtown:
- $3.75, reduced $1.75
- Day pass between the same zones: $7.50, reduced $3.50
- Tickets can be bought from the conductor on board, at a vending machine or in the Ventra app
Where do you catch Metra North Central Service at ORD?
O'Hare Transfer station, behind the Multi-Modal Facility at its north east corner, 10255 W. Zemke Blvd.
What are the hours for Metra North Central Service at ORD?
Weekdays only.
Can you get to Downtown Chicago from ORD by Metra North Central Service?
Downtown Chicago, Downtown Chicago and the Loop, can be reached by Metra North Central Service.
Every way to get to Downtown ChicagoCan you get to Chicago Union Station (Amtrak) from ORD by Metra North Central Service?
Chicago Union Station (Amtrak), Chicago Union Station, 255 South Clinton Street, can be reached by Metra North Central Service.
Every way to get to Chicago Union Station (Amtrak)Can you get to Milwaukee from ORD by Metra North Central Service?
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; downtown Milwaukee's Intermodal/Amtrak Station is at 433 W. St. Paul Ave., can be reached by Metra North Central Service.
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