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.

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!

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

This is a great station to take the train to or from. It has clear signage, lots of parking, and an…read moreindoor waiting area. It gets very busy for the AM and PM commute!

Is it a lodge? No, but it feels like a cabin inside with all that cool cozy wood paneling. Is it a…read morelibrary? No, but it's kind of like one with all the books nestled along the window sills. Is it a museum? No, but it sure feels like one with the giant fish sculpture hanging from the ceiling. Is it a tattoo parlor waiting area? Well, not exactly, but there is a tattoo parlor on the premises. Is it a train station? Why yes it is, and it's old and nostalgic, and when you arrive you'll feel like you just arrived at camp. It's just a cool place I recently discovered that deserves more than a two-star review. This train depot has some serious character. Travel to Highwood and see for yourself!

The Highwood Metra Station has really changed since the last yelp reviews. There is no ticket…read morewindow, but instead there is a fantastic professional tattoo studio inside there, Hydra Electric Tattoo, run by friendly cool people. There is art on the walls and a surrealist shark sculpture hanging from the ceiling! The city made a deal to bring in artists to help the vibe and it really does. Plus, the window ledges are lined with free books donated to the Highland Park Library. An angel of a librarian picks out great ones in different categories like paperbacks, Art, crafts, literature, cooking and children's books. She comes regularly to replenish them. All this artiness and culture does a lot to chase away any bad actors that tend to hang in stations. Its surprising in a good way.

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.

Smaller Metra station compared to others in the area; have never seen the coffee shop working in…read moreyears of coming here and bathrooms are in desperate need of attention. Train schedule is also very limited as there are no trains on weekends or weekdays later at night. However, train is always on time and provides a pleasant experience.

In my opinion, one of the better Metra stations that I have used in the Chicago suburbs. It was…read moreeither built or refurbished recently, everything looked neat and clean to me. I noticed that the waiting area is open 5 AM to 8 PM which is somewhat later than other stations in the NW suburbs. There is a good deal of automobile parking available but it is broken up into smallish lots around the station. The parking payment kiosks are sheltered either in the main station or one of the satellite shelters. I was only able to spot one bicycle parking rack and it probably holds 10-15 bicycles. It is a bring your own lock or security device type of rack; coverings are not available. Unusual for Metra stations in the 'burbs- the BG Station has both a Coffee/Snack shop open mornings and a vending machine with drinks and snacks in the station waiting area that is available for use during station hours. Prices for both the vending machine and snack shop seemed reasonable to me (example being a Hershey's chocolate almond bar in the vending machine for 75 cents which I feel is less than you would pay at a convience store or gas station). There is one fully enclosed and three semi-enclosed satellite shelters that are separate from the main station. Platform 1 is fully handicap accessible, handicap access to platform 2 is possible but may require more time and care. Pace suburban bus service for routes 234, 272, 581, 582 and 626 stop at the nearby bus shelter.

Its at metra station. Its not extremely clean, but its good enough to wait for your train.read more

They have no problem announcing the pm stops, and making it LOUD AND CLEAR that Waukegan is the…read morelast stop..but they find it too difficult to announce the am stops when its dark and you can see the station signs!! SMH

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!