Service Alerts

Metra Alert - Metra Electric District and Union Pacific North Line Extra Service For Games at Soldier Field

The Metra Electric District and Union Pacific North Line will run extra train service for anticipation of larger than normal crowds for Chicago home games at Soldier Field. For more information click here and visit metra.com.

Metra Alert - Metra will operate on a reduced schedule December 24 and a Sunday/Holiday schedule December 25, 2024

As a reminder, Metra will be operating on a reduced schedule Tuesday, December 24, 2024. On Wednesday, December 25, 2024, Metra will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Click here for train schedules and ticket information.

ME Flossmoor Elevator Is Out Of Service
ME The Flossmoor elevator is out of service. Customers can use Homewood or 211th St (Lincoln Highway) as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
ME Ivanhoe Station Elevator Is Out Of Service
The Ivanhoe Station elevator is out of service. Customers can use Kensington 115th elevator or the Harvey elevator as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
ME The Hazel Crest elevator is out of service
ME The Hazel Crest elevator is out of service. Customers can use Calumet or Harvey as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
ME Van Buren Street Station Elevator Is Out Of Service
The Van Buren Street Station elevator is out of service. Customers can use Millennium Station's South Water elevator or the McCormick Place elevator as alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
Metra Alert ME - Metra Electric 103rd Station Closed - Full Reconstruction

As part of the Metra Electric Community Initiative to transform 13 stations on the district, the 103rd Street/Rosemoor station remains closed for a full reconstruction and is expected to reopen next spring. During this time, customers can use 107th Street and 95th Street/Chicago State University as alternatives. For additional information click here.

Metra Alert ME - Millennium Station elevator out of service until further notice

The Millennium Station elevator is out of service until further notice.  Customers can use the elevator located at 205 N Michigan, which leads to the South Water entrance to Millennium Station

Metra Alert ME - Metra Electric District Extra Service For Games at Soldier Field

The Metra Electric District will run extra train service for anticipation of larger than normal crowds for Chicago home games at Soldier Field. For more information click here and visit metra.com.

Metra Alert ME - Track Construction Saturday, December 21 through Sunday, December 22

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, December 21 through Sunday, December 22. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 30 minutes behind schedule passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices.

Metra Alert ME - 87th street/Woodruff Station Closure Beginning December 16 - Station Rebuild Project

 The 87th street/Woodruff station on the Metra Electric line will be closed beginning Monday, December 16. During this time passengers can use 83rd and 91st street stations as alternatives. This is part of the Metra Electric Community initiative to transform multiple stations on the Metra Electric District. Once completed, the station will have an enclosed ADA-accessible street-level entrance, lobby with an elevator, new stairs, headhouses, new composite deck platforms, new lighting, and signage. The station is expected to reopen in late 2025. For more information visit metra.com.

Metra Alert ME - As a Reminder, the 79th Street/Chatham Station Will Reopen on Monday, December 16.

As a reminder, the 79th Street/Chatam station on the Metra Electric will reopen to the public on Monday, December 16, 2024.  Please note that the station may not be fully ADA accessible Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.   Click here for more information.

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Station Details

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Van Buren Street Station
Ticket Vending Machine No agent; ticket vending machines available
Waiting Room Hours 5 a.m. to 12:50 a.m.
Train Lines Metra Electric (ME)
Accessibility Yes
Station Address

132 E. Van Buren
Chicago, IL 60605

Connecting Services

CTA Routes: 3, 4, 6, J14, 19, 20, 26, 56, 60, 124, 143, 147, 151, 157Brown, Green, Pink, Orange and Purple Lines

South Shore

 

Station Parking No
Station Zone 1
Parking Contact

N/A