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The CTA Summer Bike Access Program allows you to take your bike on board any CTA train (no additional charge) on Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Keep in mind that the CTA limits two bikes per train car. For full information you can download the CTA brochure on this program.


Metra Train Information

You may get to downtown Chicago on various Metra train lines. For a complete list of locations and timetables, please contact Metra directly. Some lines may not run all night, so please call ahead.

Metra Phone Numbers:
(312) 322-6777 (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
(312) 836-7000 (Weeknights and weekends)
(800) 365-2079 (South Shore Information)

Metra Union Pacific North Line
Between Chicago and Kenosha

Metra North Central Service
Between Chicago and Antioch

Metra Milwaukee District North Line
Between Chicago and Fox Lake

Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line
Between Chicago and Harvard/McHenry

Metra Milwaukee Distict West Line
Between Chicago and Elgin

Metra Union Pacific West Line
Between Chicago and Geneva

Metra Burlington Northern Santa Fe Line
Between Chicago and Aurora

Metra Heritage Corridor Line
Between Chicago and Joliet

Metra Southwest Service
Between Chicago and Orland Park

Metra Rock Island District Line
Between Chicago and Joliet

Metra Electric Line
Between Chicago and University Park

South Shore (Northern Indiana Commuter)
Between Chicago and South Bend, Indiana



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