Service Alerts

The Millennium Station elevator is permanently out of service.
The Millennium Station elevator is permanently out of service. Customers can use Van Buren Street or Museum Campus/11th St as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
Metra Electric Van Buren Michigan Street Station elevator is out of service
The Van Buren Michigan Street Station elevator is out of service. Customers can use the South Water Elevator at Millennium Station or Museum Campus as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
Metra Electric 79th Street Chatham elevator is out of service
The 79th Street/Chatham elevator is out of service. Customers can use 55th/56th/57th Street or 115th Street/Kensington as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
Metra Alert ME - 87th street/Woodruff Station Closure Beginning December 16 - Station Rebuild Project

 The 87th street/Woodruff station on the Metra Electric line will be closed beginning Monday, December 16. During this time passengers can use 83rd and 91st street stations as alternatives. This is part of the Metra Electric Community initiative to transform multiple stations on the Metra Electric District. Once completed, the station will have an enclosed ADA-accessible street-level entrance, lobby with an elevator, new stairs, headhouses, new composite deck platforms, new lighting, and signage. The station is expected to reopen in late 2025. For more information visit metra.com.

Metra Alert ME - 79th Street/Chatham Station

The 79th Street/Chatham station on the Metra Electric may not be fully ADA accessible Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  

Metra Alert ME - The 95th St/Chicago State University station will close March 3, 2025 - Station Rehab and Expansion Project

On Monday, March 3, the 95th st/Chicago State University station will close for approximately 2 years to undergo a rehabilitation and expansion project. During this time passengers should use 91st street and 103rd st/Rosemoor stations as alternates. Updates will be provided.

Metra Alert ME - 103rd St./Rosemoor Station ADA Accessibility.

 Monday through Friday, from 9AM to 4PM, the 103rd St,/Rosemoor station may not be fully ADA accessible due to nearby station construction.

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Station Details

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Van Buren Street Station
Ticket Vending Machine No agent; ticket vending machines available
Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 12:50 a.m.
Train Lines Metra Electric (ME)
Accessibility Yes
Station Address

132 E. Van Buren
Chicago, IL 60605

Connecting Services

CTA Routes: 3, 4, 6, J14, 19, 20, 26, 56, 60, 124, 143, 147, 151, 157Brown, Green, Pink, Orange and Purple Lines

South Shore

 

Station Parking No
Station Zone 1
Parking Contact

N/A