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	METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network): Union Station interior	Tip Rating:

Updated By sambarnett

on May 21, 2003

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a grand interior

by sambarnett
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In a word: stunning. Rightfully regarded as one of the most beautiful interior public spaces in the country, the interior of Union Station, designed in a Beaux-Arts style with a vaulted skylight roof, elegant balconies and staircases and an airy, open waiting room, will make you cry when you consider the pathetic state of United States rail service (brought about by federal collusion with the auto industry, NOT merely a change in public tastes.) Even if your journey won't be taking you to Union Station, take a peek inside, it is well worth it and you never know what interesting things you'll see. Besides haggered or harried travelers I met a group of 30 Amish people who were paying a visit to the Big City.

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	METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network): Metra commuter trains	Tip Rating:

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on January 15, 2003

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METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network) - Chicago

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The commuter line, Metra, serves almost 250 stations in Chicago’s Illinois-surburbs. Mostly used for people going to and from work, it can also be of use to visitors. Some of the places with service, like Oak Lawn, are very much worth visiting. Or you can shop yourself stupid in downtown Chicago and then shop yourself stupid again in Schaumburg. Fares and routes vary, check out their website. They offer a $5 weekend pass that is a good deal, especially for families. Trains almost always run on time and delays are mentioned on radio and TV news. If you buy a ticket on the train when the station's ticket office was open the conductor adds a surcharge

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Website: http://www.metrarail.com/


	METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network): Metra Commuter Rail	Tip Rating:

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on October 24, 2004

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Metra Commuter Train

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Chicago's El Train is great but if you need to go further distances by train then Metra Rail is your ticket to ride! Metra's various routes will take you as far north as Wisconsin, to the edge of Indiana, and also out into the western suburbs of Chicago. Each train car offers double-decker seating and great views in & out of Chicago.

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Phone: (312) 322-6777

Website: http://www.metrarail.com/


	METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network): South Shore Line	Tip Rating:

on July 31, 2003

Sample South Shore Tickets

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The South Shore Line serves several cities in northern Indiana and is northern Indiana's commuter train to Chicago. The South Shore Line station in downtown Chicago is on Randolph Street (near Michigan Ave) -- same station as the Metra Electric. The train diverges from the Metra Electric line at Kensington/115th street and goes to Hammond, Gary, Portage, Chesterton, Michigan City, and South Bend. A ticket from Chicago to South Bend (station at the South Bend Regional Airport) costs a little more than $10.

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	METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network): Northwest Indiana's South Shore Line	Tip Rating:

By rmdw

on October 24, 2004

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NW Indiana's South Shore Line

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If you want to take a train from Chicago to NW Indiana then the South Shore Line is your best choice. Like its larger client, Metra, it's fast & efficient. Thousands of Indiana residents take this train into Chicago daily for work & pleasure.

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Phone: (800) 356-2079

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	METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network): Ogilvie Transportation Center	Tip Rating:

By yooperprof

on August 15, 2004

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a little name confusion

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The Ogilvie Transportation Center is the Metra Station for the north shore suburbs of Chicago. (I used it to take the train up to the Ravinia Festival in highland Park.) The terminal is at the base of the Citicorp Center, this 1987 glass tower designed by the German - Chicagoan Helmut Jahn. It used to be known as the Chicago & Northwestern Station, and I think most long-term Chicagoans still refer to it that way. on a typical business day, about 40,000 commuters pass through the station, though it's a lot quieter on weekend.

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	METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network): Metra suburban trains	Tip Rating:

By Dabs

on June 23, 2004

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Chicago has a pretty extensive network of trains serving the suburbs. I came across this part of the Metra website this morning that gives directions on how to get from the Metra stations to the major attractions and thought it might be useful to someone if they live or are staying in the suburbs. http://metrarail.com/Travel/travel.html A couple of other notes about Metra trains: Tickets-there are discount prices for commuters-monthly passes and 25 rides. For families, children are free/discounted on non rush hour trains. See all the fare rules here: http://metrarail.com/tickets.html You also pay more if you buy your ticket on the train! Pace buses-some suburban stations have connections with Pace buses, if you find the station you want to go to, it will link you with the Pace bus schedules.

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Website: www.metrarail.com


	METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network): Airport to Downtown Chicago...	Tip Rating:

By Marisola

on October 9, 2005

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A very convenient way to get downtown from O'Hare Airport, and it's the cheapest, too at under $3 bucks!!! The blue line Metra trains leave every 15 minutes, and you can get off almost anywhere, or make a connection to another line or train if you need to!

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Website: http://www.metrarail.com/


	METRA and South Shore Line (suburban rail network): Metra station	Tip Rating:

By londonlover

on May 27, 2003

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Libertyville Train Station

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Every train station has its own setup and character, but this is the one in Libertyville, which is one of the closest to my home. It also has a Caribou Coffee a few steps away, which I like. :)

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