Always very clean train station and easy to get to. Nice station right in the middle of the…read morecommunity, seems safe and very quiet near the golf course and downtown Homewood. There's a Starbucks nearby too if you have time to grab something. Depending on when you go, there's usually plenty of parking. The platform does require going up a lot of stairs so be prepared for that little jog. There is an old elevator that you could use but I can't guarantee if it always works or isn't dirty. Platform signs and announcements are clear and easy to understand. And from there you just hop on your correct train, show the conductor your ticket and enjoy the ride!

There is a railroad park that I went to which just happens to be at the Metra/Amtrak station…read moreproperty. I didn't use the station for transportation but I did check out the railroad park and found that the rail fan action to be super awesome and nonstop. The place is super welcoming for rail fans and accommodating with no employee hassles which was cool, because I get hassled a lot by rail employees. The whole area is a rail fans paradise with lots of public access to so much action which was just awesome for my visit. This is the station for rail fans that want non stop action that will not let you down, two thumbs up here.

I checked in under Olympia fields Metra, being that there is no 211th st check in. I ride daily! No…read moreissues today. On time, plenty of seats, and its icy cold like I enjoy.....Come On Friday! Let's Go!

This station on the Metra Electric line is a bit dated but it is still one of the better stations…read moreat this end of the line. It is usually clean and it's convenient to the Olympia Fields Post Office, Olympia Fields Country Club, as well as several subdivisions. If you're a member of the country club, there's access to the club directly from the station; you can park on the club grounds instead of the Metra lot. This stop is perfect if you're staying downtown and you want to attend one of the many golf functions at the club without the hassle of driving. The parking lot is a decent size and it has more than one entrance/exit which helps the flow of traffic. As of this writing, parking is $1.25 paid at old fashioned pay boxes where you have to fold a dollar three times over to squeeze out into the narrow slot. There are no monthly passes available for parking. There are no ticket machines at this location either so you'll need to buy your ticket on the train. Once this station is remodeled to include some of the amenities available at other stations it will be the jewel of the south suburbs.

I found this on the internet but I couldn't find it on Yelp so I added them for the train nerds…read morelike my self. The park is relatively brand new looking on a 35 ft hill over looking six tracks in the observation area. There is wide ramps for disabled people to get up there with a covered roof and plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the action. There is a caboose and a crossing gate to build the rail theme of the park. Ample parking across the street for $1.25, park and when you leave deposit the money, even if it's one hour or five hours. You will see Amtrak trains, Metra trains and freight trains. One thing that I didn't like was the genius who put the info boards on the track side on the top of the railing which will limit the camera and video shots because they will block them, hey put them on the back side and get them off the viewing side. I actually moved to the Metra station which has better un obstructed views and more trackage in eye shot. Overall it's a nice idea for the train nerds but they obviously didn't consult train nerds who take pictures or videos which is what most of us do so the Metra station is the better option.

Wonderful way to spend a couple of hours for children from 1 to 12 + . Well maintained, staff is…read morefriendly and welcoming.

How does this work? Why does this happen? What will happen if I do this? Can I really do that?…read moreWhere will this go? All great questions that can be explored at the Homewood Science Center! This was our first visit, and my 5yo twins had a blast learning about different careers where a STEM education can be applied, building roadways and pathways, weighing objects, adjusting weight on pulleys, coding a caterpillar, connecting tubes for a ball drop, seeing the components behind a wall, and upcycling materials to create a take-home-craft. We read a book, counted bones, and played with other curious children. There were cleaning supplies on hand in the maker's space as well as hand sanitizer. The space will bright with colors and ample comfortable, child-appropriate seating. Would we come back? Heck yeah! Thank you, Mr. Charlie, and all the other wonderful staff at HSC for a fun Friday filled with learning.

This place has something or EVERYONE! Pops, video games, TMNT, younger toys, older toys, baseball…read morecards, and on and on. VERY cool store and nice people. It's like being IN The Big Bang Theory TV show, geeks talking geek stuff!

From the owner: Pokemon Trading Card Expert…read more Products: Action Figures, Anime Collectibles, Autographed Items, Classic Cartoon Toys, Die-Cast Toys, Dolls, Funko Pop! Figures, Horror Collectibles, Posters, Sports Memorabilia, Toys, Trading Cards, Trains, Video Game Collectibles, Vintage Toys, Wall Art. Services: Buy and Sell Toys, New and Used Toys. Brands: Mattel, NECA, Marvel, DC, Funko, Disney, Hasbro, LEGO, Nascar, Hot Wheels, Pokémon, Duncan Yo-Yos, Trick or Treat Studios. Location Facts: 2 blocks North of the train station, Downtown Tinley Park.

The only helpful person here is Dawn. The staff leave early, don't communicate properly about…read moremailing protocols and are just rude.

Tamika is very rude she a refresher in people skills and customer service skills told I have to go…read moreget a ID with my new address on it to get my package

Trying to cross the street from the Calumet metra station parking lot on governors highway is…read morehorrible. The light is all a bit of 5 minutes or more. I have seen people almost get hit trying to cross to catch the train which comes early sometimes. The light needs to be shorter and no we shouldn't have to arrive a half hour early just to cross the street.

I love traveling Amtrak, but the Homewood station is rough. Not staffed well. Not many train…read moreoptions. It's great for a trip to Memphis or New Orleans otherwise go downtown to Union Station. Or even leave out of Joliet.

Shared station with metra. Amtrak trains are always at least 30 minutes late, and that's being…read moregenerous. There's a warming platform, but the doors have been broken for at least three years. It's never organized for sold out trains, and is a bit of an overall hot mess.

Neat little railroad festival located in downtown Homewood Illinois. This festival runs every year…read morefor a single day during May. It is sponsored and run by the Village of Homewood. The fest has numerous train layouts and a healthy assortment of vendors selling train memorabilia. It is also a good place to get train modeling advice and ideas. This is a great fest for train buffs but even more so for kids. Bring them all for a nice day in Homewood. Tours through a real locomotive engine and caboose are also available for the whole family. Best of all..the fest and tours are free.

Great Homewood Farmers Market located Downtown Homewood on Dixie Hwy. I come here for the fresh…read moreveggies and Fruit. The salas and chips are good. I sampled a few vegan dishes. This is a great Saturday family outing, it's something for everyone. I try to come here at least twice a month up until they leave in October.

Found out about this little street fair when an ad for it jumped up on Facebook. Since it was…read moreFriday and we were up for a trip, we took a ride over to Homewood ... and were we pleased. We guess that Homewood - which has a lot of activities and street fairs during the year - hasn't had one in over a year and is just now getting back into the swing. This Homewood Artisan Market seems to be their first post-pandemic event. The Artisan Market is located just a short walk from downtown Homewood and the Illinois Central trains - at Martin Avenue and Hickory Road. There was loads of available street parking and city parking lots. The Market is only on this Friday June 4 (Noon to 6 pm) and Saturday June 5 (10 am to 6 pm). We stopped in right after it opened, and there were between 30 and 50 booths already set up and it looked liked the Market was going to be a big success. The Homewood Artisan Market is free and open to the public, has a nice attention to pandemic safety issues, has good security, and wide open streets to browse the booths. They also had a very big booth with good street food and a broad tented area with picnic tables for sitting down to eat. Since the Artisan Market is set up on a sort of cross-shaped area formed by Martin and Hickory, we include four views of the booths corresponding to the four areas of the cross. Once again, since a picture is worth a thousand words, here are a few thousand words ... . Highly recommended.