I'd say this is the best station on this metra line outside of Union Station, probably because it's…read morealso an amtrak stop. It's got everything you need while you wait for your train including two bathrooms, outlets to charge phones and devices, and access to food options nearby. It's fairly clean inside and sometimes they have donated books available as well.

I've used the station to board both Metra and Amtrak, boarding is simple and easy, never had…read moreissues. I've never seen any staff working behind the counter, but I guess that doesn't matter since you can just buy the tickets online via the apps. Love the heaters they have on platform 1, simple way to travel into the city.

Say what you will, I like this stop. My only criticism is that I would have like departure screens…read moreat the platform, rather than on the ramp before it. + Station is fully accessible to those with disabilities, as there are no steps or stairs on any kind. + Platform is fully covered from wind and elements, with some skylights for natural light. It is also wider than average in the CTA, and has more benches than average. + Station is clean. I didn't encounter excessive dirt or grime, and the station smelled lightly of disinfectant/cleaner. + While the vibe on Saturday morning may not be indicative of all days and times, I felt no safety or security concerns. Thus, while I may not use Linden very often, it does a fine job as far as train stations go. Having screens on the platform so passengers know how long to wait is all it would take to go from a four to a five.

It's a good station! Next to the 421,422,423 pace buses! However, there train from here to Central…read moreis slow then to Howard or the Loop it is fast. Staff are nice and the station is nice. Also, people sleep in the cars. 4/5 stars!

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.

Easy peasy transfer between Metra / Union Pacific and CTA. This station is right next to the Metra…read moreDavis Street Evanston station, and is a quick walk past a turnaround to get to. The signs are easy to read, and it's handicapped accessible. I was really appreciative of this station. I enjoyed the fact that there's some public artwork here- some drawing/paintings of people that must live in the neighborhood. Colorful! There's one other stop in Evanston (Main Street) where you can transfer between CTA and the Metra / UP Line, and this one is FAR superior to the other one. Take this one to transfer, not the Main Street one! When I went, the platform wasn't busy, and it was easy hopping on the train!

Pretty good station, large and spacious, and a homeless guy let me in for free. The platform is…read morenext to a glass building, which makes for a really pretty spot to see the sunset

Convenient and walkable, which is very key. With American Landmark purchasing the Technology Park…read moreand with all of the new businesses and people moving to this area, the Yellow-line Oakton stop is an essential way of getting to downtown or Evanston. I've taken the Yellowline mainly to get to the loop or Lincolnpark or to see the Cubs and wow, it's sooo easy. The booth always has a CTA employee in it, which adds to the safety. The Yellowline trains are also generally more on the clean side, which is a plus. Oh, there's a bunch of bike stands if you'd like to ride over and lock your bike. Which leads to the one point deduction. For some reason, there are a bunch of plastic and glass bottles that are laying around, beyond the tracks. This isn't Howard station and the CTA has to make a conscious effort to clean up this mess, because the litterbugs won't be going away, unfortunately - even with waste baskets just a few steps away. There isn't any parking here so be careful not to drop off at Crafty Beaver, you may end up getting a ticket like my neighbor. If need to park, you should park at Dempster Yellowline. All in all, consistent, clean, safe and just one stop away from Howard.

I have always passed by Oakton-Skokie, whether it be in my vehicle or enroute to Dempster-Skokie…read morevia Yellow line: Skokie Swift, but never utilized it despite it having access to places I visit in on a weekly basis. Occasionally I work in the area, and in the past I noted Oakton-Skokie as being the closest public transportation access spot to my job which is why I utilized it. I have to say that I love how well-maintained and easily accessible the stops are in Skokie in comparison to Chicago and Evanston. With that being said, some of the pros & cons I noted of Oakton-Skokie are. Pros: -It connects college students to Oakton Community College, which is only half of a mile away. -Easy accessible grocery stores (Market Place on Oakton & ALDI) that are coincidentally next to each other. -Diverse selection of restaurants within Downtown Skokie. Some noted are Libertad, Village Inn Pizzeria Sports Bar and Grill, Sugo Italian Street Food and De-Jred Fine Jamaican Cuisine. -It connects residents and those living outside of Skokie to events, and businesses in downtown Skokie, such as Skokie Theater; The Historical Society/Heritage Museum; the Public Library; St Peter's Catholic Church and Village Hall. -Wheel chair accessible ramp. -The yellow line - Skokie Swift, operates for weekday and weekend Chicago Cubs night games and Wrigley Field concerts going in-bound to until 12:00 AM on game nights. Cons: -The yellow line - Skokie Swift, does not run all night. Other than for Chicago Cubs night games and Wrigley Field concerts, it runs from Dempster to Howard until 11:15 PM, all week. And from Howard to Dempster until 11:00 PM. Thomas G

Parking is always available. You can use the Passport App Zone 303 to pay for parking at Morton…read moreGrove station.

Compared to all the other Metra stations that I frequent, this is one of the better ones…read more Plenty of parking available to conveniently leave your car in what seems like a safe area. There is also an indoor shelter large enough to fit about 50 people - perfect for those below zero Chicago winters. A ticket window is also available inside the shelter. The shelter looks a little 1980s ish and can use some remodeling, but it'll do. There are also seats available inside. Also, there is a cute little bookshelf filled with some books to read, courtesy of the Morton Grove library. Such a cute idea! Lastly, the platforms are spacious enough where people who are waiting for the train can spread out and not feel all cramped. I like this a lot because small platforms can feel a little freaky at times, especially when those speedy express trains zip right by!

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

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.

Really basic transportation center. It's mostly empty when I come here so if the parking lot is…read morefull, you can go to I-90/Barrington location which is about a 10 min drive. Pretty straightforward. You find your bus port, get on, and leave. Woodfield mall is about half a mile away. There are restaurants maybe .25 miles away.