Metra will add trains on the UP North and UP West lines for the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park, in addition to the previously announced extra trains on the Rock Island Line.
On Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6, extra trains will operate on the UP North, UP West and Rock Island Line, with one additional inbound and one additional outbound train.
Regularly scheduled weekend service will be provided on the BNSF Line, the Milwaukee District North and West lines, the Union Pacific Northwest Line, and the Metra Electric Line. BNSF recently expanded its weekend service, offerings adding six trains to the Saturday schedule and 16 trains on Sunday. The North Central Service, SouthWest Service, and Heritage Corridor lines do not operate on weekends.
Full schedules for each line can be found here.
Metra’s $7 Saturday or Sunday Day Passes allow for unlimited travel on either day. Our $10 Weekend Pass (available only through the Ventra App) allows for unlimited travel on both days. To make it an even better deal, either pass can be used in conjunction with Metra’s Family Fares, which allow up to three children 11 and under to ride for free with a fare-paying adult.
If trains are crowded this weekend, bicycles may not be allowed onboard. Customers should also expect slower boarding at stations due to increased passenger loads and train crews taking extra time to ensure everyone’s safety.
