*Some of the construction schedules listed below are applied to the "Alternate Schedules" that are currently in effect due to the coronavirus. 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 through September 5 through September 22: Weekday track maintenance occurring between Cicero and Fairview Ave. Midday trains with the helmet logo displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Metra Electric: See below for effective construction dates
Effective August 7 until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction taking place for the 147th St. Sibley station rehabilitation and a tie gang. Weekday midday trains (In: 214-328 / Out: 215-329) may be delayed 15 minutes. Weekend midday trains (In: 800-826 / Out: 8301-825) may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
Milwaukee District North: See below for effective construction dates
Effective August 7 until further notice: Weekday and weekend construction taking place near Grayland. Weekday & weekend midday trains (including 2618) 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 16 through September 17: Weekend track maintenance occurring between River Grove and Franklin Park. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Effective September 15 through September 22: Weekday track maintenance occurring between River Grove and Franklin Park. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Rock Island: See below for effective construction dates
Effective August 7 through September 22: Weekday track maintenance occurring in various areas along the line. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 10 minutes.
Effective September 16 through September 17: Weekend track maintenance occurring in various areas along the line. Weekend trains (In: 202-322 / Out: 305-119) may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
Union Pacific North: See below for effective construction dates
Effective September 16 through September 17: Weekend track construction occurring between Winnetka and Highland Park. Weekend trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
Effective September 11 through September 22: Weekday track maintenance occurring near Lake Bluff. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may experience delays up to 10 minutes.
Union Pacific Northwest: See below for effective construction dates
Effective September 11 through September 15: Weekday track maintenance occurring between Crystal Lake and Harvard. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 15 minutes.
Effective September 18 through September 22: Weekday track maintenance occurring between Barrington and Crystal Lake. Midday trains with the helmet logos displayed underneath may be delayed up to 15 minutes.