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Metra North Central Service

Metra North Central Service at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Listed here: where to board, fares, hours and the route.

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

Similar services, compared

What Chicago O'Hare International Airport publishes for the 2 other services of this kind. A longer timetable or boarding description is on the service's own page.

ServiceWhere to boardFareHoursFrequency
Airport Transit SystemStations at Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5 and at the Multi-Modal FacilityFree24 hours a day, 7 days a weekEvery 3 to 5 minutes at peak times
CTA Blue LineO'Hare station, on the lower level of the parking garage, at 1000 O'Hare Dr., Chicago, IL 60666Boarding at O'Hare: $5, reduced $1.25, student $0.7524 hours a dayMore 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.