Overview
The BNSF Line is Metras busiest commuter route, running between Chicagos Union Station and Aurora, Illinois. The schedule effective June202022 introduces minor adjustments to both weekday and weekend service, improving reliability during peak periods while maintaining convenient options for offpeak riders.
Key Changes Effective June202022
- Added one morning express train from Aurora to Union Station (departure 6:05a.m.)
- Adjusted several afternoon return trips to reduce congestion at downtown stations
- Weekend service now includes a Saturday latenight train (departure 10:15p.m. from Union Station)
- All times are posted in local Central Time (CT)
Weekday Timetable (Monday Friday)
Northbound Toward Chicago Union Station | Departure Station | First Train | Peak Trains (7a.m.9a.m.) | Midday Trains | Evening Trains (4p.m.7p.m.) | Late Service |
| Aurora | 5:24a.m. | Every 20min (5:44, 6:04, 6:24, 644, 7:04, 7:24, 7:44, 8:04, 8:24, 8:44) | Every 30min (9:14, 9:44, 10:14, 10:44, 11:14, 11:44) | Every 15min (4:04, 4:19, 4:34, 4:49, 5:04, 5:19, 5:34, 5:49, 6:04, 6:19, 6:34, 6:49, 7:04, 7:19, 7:34, 7:49) | 8:59p.m. (last northbound) |
| Elmhurst | 5:02a.m. | Every 20min (5:22, 5:42, 6:02, 6:22, 6:42, 7:02, 7:22, 7:42, 8:02, 8:22) | Every 30min (9:02, 9:32, 10:02, 10:32, 11:02, 11:32) | Every 15min (4:02, 4:17, 4:32, 4:47, 5:02, 5:17, 5:32, 5:47, 6:02, 6:17, 6:32, 6:47, 7:02, 7:17, 7:32, 7:47) | 8:37p.m. |
| West Chicago | 5:12a.m. | Every 20min (5:32, 5:52, 6:12, 6:32, 6:52, 7:12, 7:32, 7:52, 8:12, 8:32) | Every 30min (9:12, 9:42, 10:12, 10:42, 11:12, 11:42) | Every 15min (4:12, 4:27, 4:42, 4:57, 5:12, 5:27, 5:42, 5:57, 6:12, 6:27, 6:42, 6:57, 7:12, 7:27, 7:42, 7:57) | 8:47p.m. |
Southbound Toward Aurora | Departure Station | First Train | Peak Trains (4p.m.6p.m.) | Midday Trains | Evening Trains (7p.m.9p.m.) | Late Service |
| Union Station | 5:46a.m. | Every 15min (4:04, 4:19, 4:34, 4:49, 5:04, 5:19, 5:34, 5:49, 6:04, 6:19, 6:34, 6:49, 7:04, 7:19, 7:34, 7:49) | Every 30min (9:04, 9:34, 10:04, 10:34, 11:04, 11:34) | Every 20min (7:04, 7:24, 7:44, 8:04, 8:24, 8:44, 9:04, 9:24, 9:44, 10:04) | 10:20p.m. (last southbound) |
| Chicago OHare (via CDNorth) | 6:07a.m. | Every 15min (4:24, 4:39, 4:54, 5:09, 5:24, 5:39, 5:54, 6:09, 6:24, 6:39, 6:54, 7:09, 7:24, 7:39, 7:54, 8:09) | Every 30min (9:24, 9:54, 10:24, 10:54, 11:24, 11:54) | Every 20min (7:24, 7:44, 8:04, 8:24, 8:44, 9:04, 9:24, 9:44, 10:04) | 10:40p.m. |
Weekend Timetable (Saturday & Sunday)
Weekend service runs on a reduced but still frequent schedule. Saturday includes an additional latenight train that departs Union Station at 10:15p.m. Sunday service ends earlier, with the last train departing Union Station at 9:45p.m.
Northbound Saturday | Departure Station | First Train | MidMorning | Afternoon | Evening | LateNight |
| Aurora | 6:30a.m. | Every 30min (7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00) | Every 30min (12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30) | Every 20min (5:00, 5:20, 5:40, 6:00, 6:20, 6:40, 7:00, 7:20, 7:40, 8:00) | 10:15p.m. |
| Elmhurst | 6:12a.m. | Every 30min (6:42, 7:12, 7:42, 8:12, 8:42) | Every 30min (11:42, 12:12, 12:42, 1:12, 1:42, 2:12, 2:42, 3:12, 3:42, 4:12) | Every 20min (4:42, 5:02, 5:22, 5:42, 6:02, 6:22, 6:42, 7:02, 7:22, 7:42) | 10:15p.m. |
Northbound Sunday | Departure Station | First Train | MidMorning | Afternoon | Evening |
| Aurora | 7:00a.m. | Every 45min (7:45, 8:30, 9:15) | Every 45min (12:00, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00, 3:45, 4:30, 5:15) | Every 30min (6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00) |
| Elmhurst | 6:42a.m. | Every 45min (7:27, 8:12, 8:57) | Every 45min (11:42, 12:27, 1:12, 1:57, 2:42, 3:27, 4:12, 4:57) | Every 30min (5:42, 6:12, 6:42, 7:12, 7:42, 8:12, 8:42) |
All weekend times are subject to change based on seasonal adjustments and special events. Riders should verify the latest schedule on the official Metra website or through the Metra mobile app.
How to Use the Timetable
- Identify your origin station and the direction you are traveling (northbound toward Chicago or southbound toward Aurora).
- Locate the appropriate table (weekday or weekend) and find the column that matches the time of day you plan to travel.
- Note the departure time and allow at least 510 minutes to reach the platform, especially at busy stations.
- If you are using a Metra ticket or Ventra card, purchase or validate before boarding.
- Check realtime arrival information on Metras website or at station displays for any service alerts.
Additional Resources
- Metra Official Website Full schedule PDFs, service alerts, and fare information.
- CTA & Metra Trip Planner Plan multimodal trips with bus and L connections.
- Metra Mobile App Realtime train locations, push notifications for delays, and mobile ticketing.
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