This is a super clean, super cute rail station on the Union Pacific North Line. It's right in the…read moreheart of downtown Highland Park so if you get off here, you have a ton of food, drink & shop options. It's actually perfect if you're going to Ravinia - just two stops passed it if you're coming from the city. I recommend taking the train out here a couple hours early to grab some food, then head to Ravinia with light drinks & bites to 'round out the evening. This train station could be slightly better labeled though. It wasn't completely clear which side of the tracks you should be on for which direction. I heard many confused people. They do have a building at this station so you can wait inside if you need to. I didn't find it to be that well maintained though, tons of trash everywhere unfortunately. They had some cute artwork and statues around though to class the joint up!

One of the nicer Metra stations along the line, the station has plenty of places to wait to catch a…read moretrain. The platform is lit nicely, well maintained, and feels pretty safe (you see HPPD drive by a lot). The station itself has nice facilities, and is always comfortable - nice heated floors in the winter, and good airflow in the warmer months. The bathrooms are clean, though only one person can use them at a time. Parking is okay, though you sometimes have to park at one of the further lots and hike a few hundred yards to the parking kiosk and station. The vending machines are nicely maintained and seem to be regularly stocked. Weekday mornings, the little cafe has some decent coffee. If you're going north, or waiting for a Pace bus, they have some stalls you can wait in to keep warm (though I wish they were a little more enclosed). Metra is one of the less painful ways to commute to Chicago (which is sort of like saying "there's a really nice scenic route into the bowels of hell"), and the Highland Park station is probably one of the better stations along the Union Pacific North (UP-N) Metra line. Still, if you're in the neighborhood and going into Chicago; I think you're better off catching the Milwaukee District North (MD-N) line at Lake Cook Rd., since the station is nicer, the parking is easier, and departing at Union Station is often more convenient. They have practically the same arrival and departure schedule.

Here's what you need to know: I love this station. It's charming and is across the street from the…read moreRavinia businesses in Highland Park, which includes a coffee shops, a specialty tea shop, an awesome bakery (Baker Boys), one of the best restaurants in Chicagoland (Abigail's), a Walgreens, a salon, and a half-dozen other restaurants. There is also bike parking at the station. As we know, the Ravinia business district is a charming collection of small family owned businesses in the uber charming Ravinia neighborhood in Highland Park. This station is used by 10s of 1000s of music lovers and concert goers every summer, but also by hundreds of local residents to commute to the city. I'll update my review again upon the completion of the stations renovation in summer 2016.

Small station with about spots for 45 cars. The station is locked so you purchase your tickets on…read morethe Ventra app. This line goes all the way to Ogilvie Center in Chicago. This is an all stop station so it takes approximately 1 hr to get to Ogilvie. Starbucks, McDonalds and a Mobil Station are within walking distance if you need snacks and a bathroom. If Ft Sheridan is your destination, the excellent Koya Japanese restaurant is just over the train tracks in the little shopping mall.

Great location with plenty of parking. Close to gas station, Starbucks and McDonald's. There is…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. Well lit area to wait at night. Convenient location to get off of train to walk to Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve too.

Do I get a free ride ??? Wait til I post a bathroom picture ...awful and the service is worse…read more...What a Joke .....The worst service everyday ....I take this train 4 times a week and rarely if ever is it on time ...The answers they give are either nothing or it's out of our control .. pay my fares every time and get nothing in return ... shitty service dirty trains and never on time ... I can take the cta neverthforthatothat's thatthat

I used to live in the city. I used to stand on crowded train…read moreplatforms in the cold and the extreme heat. I used to stand on crowded and dirty trains... And then there was the rare bus ride. It had been years since taking a form of public transportation aside from the occasional taxi, and when my office opened a Chicago location, I knew I'd need to find an ideal way to travel there since I'm no longer close by. I live pretty far away, and my co-worker insisted I take the Metra. Whaaa? The train? I don't know. Yes, I had only taken the Metra once, and it was a Ravinia party train. I assumed all trains to Chicago would be just as crazy crowded. Nope - not true! The Metra has been an absolutely lovely experience. In fact, when I'm not getting dropped off or picked up, I most enjoy the ability to kick back in a comfy seat to watch the world go by, or I enjoy the opportunity to sit and work without being disturbed. Let me tell you, I make some of my best to-do lists on Wednesdays ;-) Clean (though I hear one should stay away from the train bathrooms), there are no standing passengers on my route, and I've always been warm in the winter and so far cool on warmer days. The Braeside stop has a warming house, a covered area to sit on a bench, a place to park if you're a park and ride person, and the overall commute has been ideal. I always arrive to my destination according to the online schedule. I am a train convert!

My husband takes this line to downtown for work everyday and I also take it frequently to travel to…read morethe city. Seriously can't beat the $1 parking! There are a lot of commuters that head to the city so it's best to get here before 8am to find a spot. There are other parking lots behind the tracks as well as across the street from the station but it is convenient if you can park next to the station. From my experience the train can be delayed a lot of times about 5 minutes but for the most part close to the scheduled time. There's a bathroom available inside the station and plenty of benches to sit at instead of waiting out in the cold. If you're ever in the neighborhood, check out the shops and eateries. Graeter's has really good ice cream and there's a cute little bistro that makes a mean croque madam!

Nice and safe and easy parking and station next to many stores so it's a very walkable town. Inside…read morethe train it's two levels and even charge stations

Clear signs indicating parking challenges. No conductor at the station itself to answer questions…read more Be careful when you park here. The machine takes your information but does not provide change, even with the receipt on the dashboard. I was still given a citation for not paying.

Then & Now Car Show today at the train station. It's a perfect day to look at these classic…read morevehicles.

I take the metra almost everyday and this is One of the nicer and cozy stations along the metra -…read morebathroom, bike locks, benches, bookshelf, trashcans - it has it all :) and it is street level so no need to go up or down stairs.

The Glencoe train station is a cute little place to wait for the train. A classic red phone booth,…read morea big iron clad bicycle dedication and a few benches to wait for your train. Check the train schedule to make sure you are there at the correct time as there are express trains and local ones as well. The train itself is double decker and that can be fun for a kids. Make sure to get your fare before hand or you will pay a surcharge of $5. Definitely an efficient and effective way to avoid traveling into the city and it is easy and relaxing!

It was my first time riding this line heading to downtown Chicago. Parking was free since it was…read morethe weekend and it was easy to find a space. While the coffee shop was closed, the inside was open for us to wait for the train to arrive. The waiting area was clean and was ok. The bathroom was clean but no paper towels. The train arrived on time which is great! The inside of the train was clean and we were able to find seating pretty quickly. The train staff member checking tickets was very nice! We arrived at Union Station on safely and on time! Based on traffic on 90/94 and having to find parking, I'd take this line in the future if I am needing to go to Chicago.

Gotta say that this station has gotten worse recently. The smell in here is unpleasant to say the…read moreleast, and on my last stop in here I noticed they covered all the outlets with plates so you can't charge your phone! Unacceptable. Is this a pathetic attempt to save money? Is it an attempt to cut back on vagrants without manning the station? Whatever it is I was pretty angry to see it. This used to be one of the better stations but they seem determined to ruin it.

I thought this station was fantastic! This is an old school train station. When I went on a Sunday,…read morethe place was empty, except for a few lone passengers enjoying the sunshine. This place is all painted brown, and shows of old stained wood and brass everywhere. It just looks cool, like it was built for the ages, not for some quick fix for a train station. It looks like it was built a long time ago, and will be here for a long time to come. Inside, there's plenty of seating for cold weather situations, and even a little book library where you can take or leave books for the commute. When I went, the train was on time, and the conductors and staff were quite nice. The trains were fast, and everyone was helpful. You can use the Ventra app to buy tickets to ride.

Nice, efficient rail. Plenty of parking and travel tends to be a breeze.read more