The below dates indicate the duration of construction projects, NOT how long Metra intends to keep the alternate schedules in effect. Please monitor alerts and check our homepage or the Ventra app for service updates.
To see which trains might be delayed by construction projects, look for the hardhat icon in the schedules for each line.
BNSF: See below for effective construction dates
Effective April 1 until further notice: Weekday construction occurring between Western Ave. and Fairview Ave. Midday trains with the helmet logo displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Effective October 2: Evening construction occurring near Harlem Ave. at Delaplaine Rd. to complete the crossing renewal. Evening trains (In: 1292-1302 / Out: 1283-1295) may experience delays up to 15 minutes.
Metra Electric: See below for effective construction dates
Effective April 1 until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction occurring for the 147th St. Sibley station rehabilitation and a tie gang. Weekday midday trains (In: 100, 214-130 / Out: 101, 215-165) may be delayed 15 minutes. Weekend midday trains (In: 800-828 / Out: 8301-829) may be delayed up to 20 minutes.
Effective April 8 until further notice : Weekday and weekend evening construction occurring between 11th Place and University Park. Evening weekday trains (In: 138-150 / Out: 345-153) may experience delays up to 30 minutes. Evening weekend trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed 20 minutes.
Milwaukee District North: See below for effective construction dates
Effective September 23 until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction occurring near Grayland. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Milwaukee District West: See below for effective construction dates
Effective September 28 until October 4: Weekday and weekend construction occurring near Elgin. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
North Central Service: See below for effective construction dates
Effective September 27 through October 2: Weekday construction occurring along the NCS line for tie work. ALL NCS trains may experience delays up to 30 minutes.
Effective October 3 through October 17: Weekday construction occurring along the NCS line for tie work. Midday trains (In: 114-116/ Out: 105) may experience delays up to 15 minutes.
Rock Island: See below for effective construction dates
Effective March 18 until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction occurring between Gresham and Mokena. Weekday midday trains (In: 414-428 / Out: 605-619) may be delayed up to 15 minutes. Weekend trains (In: 202-122 / Out: 205-221) may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
Southwest Service: See below for effective construction dates
Effective September 30 through November 17: Weekday construction occurring between Orland Park 179th and Manhattan. Weekday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Union Pacific North: See below for effective construction dates
Effective September 30 through October 4: Weekday construction is occurring between Waukegan to Kenosha. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 30 minutes. From October 1 through October 2, evening construction will be taking place for tie distribution. Evening trains (In: 368-376 / Out: 367-377 including train 300) may experience delays up to 30 minutes.
Effective October 5 through October 6: Weekend construction occurring between Winnetka to Lake Bluff. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 30 minutes. Evening construction will also be taking place for tie distribution. Weekend evening trains (In: 824-828 / Out: 827-301) may experience delays up to 30 minutes.
Effective October 7 through October 11: Weekday construction is occurring between Lake Bluff to Waukegan. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 30 minutes. From October 7 through October 9, evening construction will be taking place for tie distribution. Evening trains (In: 368-376 / Out: 367-377 including train 300) may experience delays up to 30 minutes.
Union Pacific Northwest: See below for effective construction dates
Effective September 16 through October 4: Weekday construction occurring between Crystal Lake to Woodstock. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 20 minutes.
Effective October 5: Weekend construction occurring near Barrington. Weekend trains (In: 706-730 / Out: 701-727) may experience delays up to 20 minutes.
Union Pacific West: See below for effective construction dates
Effective October 5 through October 6: Weekend construction is occurring between West Chicago and La Fox for a tie project. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 20 minutes. Evening construction will also be taking place for the tie project. Weekend evening trains (In: 518 / Out: 517-11) may experience delays up to 20 minutes.
Effective October 7 through October 9: Evening construction is occurring between West Chicago and La Fox for a tie project. Evening trains (In: 70-72 / Out: 69-11) may experience delays up to 20 minutes.