Great Lakes station is a Metra stop in North Chicago, Illinois, served by the Union Pacific North Line. It connects the area with stations on a route whose endpoints are Chicago OTC and Kenosha, making it a useful rail reference when planning travel through North Chicago.
- Line: Union Pacific North (UP-N)
- Location: North Chicago, Illinois
- Service pattern: The timetable has weekday, Saturday, and Sunday columns
- Fare zone: Zone 4
Where Great Lakes station fits into a North Chicago trip
Great Lakes is a stop on Metra’s Union Pacific North Line, between North Chicago and Lake Bluff. The UP-N timetable shows Chicago OTC and Kenosha as the line’s endpoints, so the station sits on a route serving destinations in both directions.
Plan on about a 33-minute walk—or about a 3-minute drive—for the trip between Great Lakes station and a room in North Chicago.
How do Metra routes and service patterns work at Great Lakes?
Great Lakes is served by the UP-N, and its timetable includes separate weekday, Saturday, and Sunday service columns. Check the column for your travel day when planning a trip, since the timetable separates service by day type.
The timetable places Great Lakes between North Chicago and Lake Bluff, with Chicago OTC and Kenosha at the line’s ends. Use the current Metra timetable to confirm the trains and direction that fit your journey. If you’re planning other local journeys, this guide to getting around North Chicago covers transportation beyond the station.
What should you know about tickets and schedules?
Great Lakes is in Metra fare zone 4. The zone is useful when checking fares, but confirm the current fare for your destination and the available ticket-purchase options before setting out.
Timetable details can change, so check the official site before you go. Metra’s timetable is the place to confirm current departure times and service for your travel day.
What about station access and parking?
Confirm current accessibility information, parking arrangements, station facilities, and ticket options with Metra before traveling. These details can affect how you plan your arrival, particularly if you need a specific facility or intend to leave a vehicle at the station.
If you’re arriving from the airport, this guide to ORD transportation to North Chicago covers airport travel options.
Getting between the station and the hotel area
Check current directions for the trip between Great Lakes station and the hotel area before you travel.
FAQs
Which Metra line serves Great Lakes station?
The Union Pacific North Line serves Great Lakes station in North Chicago.
What are the endpoints of the UP-N line?
The timetable lists Chicago OTC and Kenosha as the line’s endpoints.
Which fare zone is Great Lakes station in?
Great Lakes is in Metra fare zone 4. Check Metra for the current fare to your destination.