Metra North Central Service

North Central Service is a Metra line from Antioch to Chicago.

Timetables

Service runs during weekday peak hours only. Express service is available during peak hours in peak direction.

It runs on a primarily two track corridor on the southern portion of the route. Most trains in either direction normally operate on the west track. However selected train may operate on the east track. See electronic signs or listen to station announcement for boarding location.

Train number with even numbers indicate inbound trains to Chicago, and odd numbers indicate outbound trains.

News

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Route and stations

Stations					Connections
Antioch
Lake Villa
Round Lake Beach
Washington St
Prairie Crossing					Metra
Mundelein
Vernon Hills
Prairie View
Buffalo Grove
Wheeling
Prospect Heights
O'Hare Transfer
Rosemont
Schiller Park
Belmont Ave/Franklin Park
River Grove
Western Ave					Metra
Chicago Union Station					and Metra

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