I take the metra 1-3x/ week and appreciate being able to use the restroom, get some water, and wait…read morein an air conditioned room while waiting for the train. That being said, the women's restroom is very poorly maintained. I'm talkin graffiti remnants on the walls, toilet paper strewn everywhere, random trash and a wet floor sign (????) on the ground, and what appears to be mildew or mold or some mysterious secretion on the ceiling...

I'm here almost everyday, it's become like my second home. And this home could use some sprucing…read moreup. The positives - they have bathrooms, accessible, and central location. The not so great - parking can be tricky and fill up fast, can be tricky to figure out ticketing and there isn't always an employee onsite, can be dirty. Anywho - it's a necessary place and I enjoy it some days. Come take a visit and ride the rails!

Neat clean shelter from the elements. While the stations are not manned any longer, the timetable…read moreposters are current and it is climate controlled. The shelter is only open limited hours, 4:30 am to 1:30 pm.

A train station with clear free parking signs and clearly stated on their website - Permit spaces…read moreare FREE after 11:00 a.m. on weekdays, as well as Saturday, Sunday, and Village holidays. Love it!! This station has so much parking available and isn't in a downtown suburb so it is always so easy to get to and park at. There are so many parking lots that it is overwhelming to Map at first but once you are there it is super easy! My only negative with this station or just metra is my train came 8 minutes early and it didn't stay at the station until the scheduled time. Wtf?

OMG so I had a doctor's appointment on Irving Park near six corner at the NW Clinic…read more I got on the Clark bus going south towards Irving Park and the bus driver that was driving bus #8798 at 10:49am this October 3rd was just amazing. He greeted me and everyone else that boarded his bus and not only did he greeted us so kindly he waited until we sat down safely before taking off to continue his route. His number was 55606 on his uniform sleeve, I just wanted this kind man to be recognized for being such a safe and kind driver. There should be more bus drivers like him. I pray that next time I get on the 22 bus I run into him, he made my day a whole lot brighter today, god bless him

This bus is convenient and comfortable. Also, the views along Clark street are varied and fun to…read moreobserve. During summer and even early fall, there's amazing AC. Drivers are always nice enough too. Hats off to the 22 bus!

For the end of a major line in Chicago, this station meets those goals. No bathroom but that is…read moreexpected since every CTA station is restroom less. There is a store inside the building that has food that's kinda overpriced. Bring cash if your total is under $1 because they charge a dollar with card. The elevator isn't what people say it is. It's fairly large and serves its purpose. There are 2 benches in the building and a few more outside, however, the benches inside are past the turnstiles, which means you can't use them unless you pay. There is also multiple Pace Bus Routes, like the 301 that takes you from Forest Park to Wheaton Metra, or 303 which takes you to Rosemont. Very good station

Parking lot time is limited to 12 hours. There is no way to pay for and stay longer; you risk…read moregetting ticketed or towed. The last time I used the lot and returned around midnight, the parking lot lights were ALL turned OFF. Was scary spooky. Also some sketchy characters hanging around the station. Be advised that there are actually two lots: One is CTA, I think run by a contractor. The other is owned by the town of Forest Park - which does not respond to email inquiries. There are much better run, more accommodating, safer CTA stations with parking which I have experienced, but for those in the area, you're stuck. ps: The Yelp form just asked about "Gender Neutral Restrooms" - there are NO restrooms of any kind at ANY CTA stations!

This suburban Metra station was just remodeled and they have done an excellent job with the…read morelanscaping and beutificaiton. The only thing that could improve is equipping the shelters with AC to cool off commuters.

Inside area to wait that is also heated or cooled depending on the season. Train maps and live wait…read moretimes are available. No bathrooms so plan accordingly.

I am glad we now have the Borealis to add some flexibility to trips between Chicago and the Twin…read moreCities. I have taken the Empire Builder before and it was always nerve wracking to try to make the early morning departure, that is, if it was on time. Sadly, the Borealis is much like the Empire Builder in that you can't count on it being on time, despite having fewer stops. That makes connecting to another train a lot more difficult. So we ended up missing the BNSF train we had hoped to take and only just barely caught the next one an hour later. It was nice to have wifi on the Borealis though it was a bit weak for some purposes. Cafe car food on both trains is the same, adequate, but nothing special. The few times I have been able to use the dining car on the Empire Builder were better experiences, restaurant quality and good service. Another difference between the trains is the lower level seats on the Empire Builder- these are a bit more roomy and comfortable. I will likely take these trains again, but with realistic expectations. If you have a whole family heading to the Chicago suburbs, it is probably more economical and less hassle to drive. A single person or a couple heading to downtown Chicago for the weekend would be better off taking Amtrak, especially if you have someone who can pick you up at Union Station.

Imagine boarding the Amtrak train at nearby Naperville and essentially traveling anywhere the train…read moregoes, from coast to coast. Don't miss the California Zephyr awesome trip from Denver into the Rocky Mountains. Truly amazing

The cat needs to figure out how an app works. Don't say a train is going to be 3 minutes when it is…read moreactually pulling into the station. And then again say it's going to be 10 when it's actually 20.

The other day I made a rare weekday-morning appearance at this station, and a CTA employee had just…read moremopped the stairs. So the smell of cleaner was a pleasant/unpleasant change from the usual stink. Jarvis is one of the lesser stations; what do you expect? You show up, pay through the turnstile, wait for the train, and board when it arrives. Not much else to it. Howard station is so close that you can see when your train is departing. However, bonus points for the Onion paperbox outside, and the Chase ATM inside. Slight detraction for the ATM working only 60% of the time. Charmers Cafe across the street for your caffeinated beverage of choice in the morning; Poitin Stil next to it for your final drink of a boozy night out. And wherever you're going after leaving the station, it's a much nicer walk from Jarvis than from Howard.

Nice clean station that has a barber, coffee shop and nice benches to wait for your train…read more The train into Chicago Union Station is also very clean and efficient. I'd take it again!

Station was very clean. 5 big vending machines for your snack needs. Many announcements about the…read moretrain leaving so there was no surprises. A person was making their simple coffee shop. That was also very clean and the worker was friendly.