Wheaton is one of two stations on Metra's Union Pacific West Line, located in Wheaton, Illinois. The station is located at 402 Front Street. The station is 25.0 miles (40.2 km) away from Ogilvie Transportation Center, the eastern terminus of the West Line.[2] In Metra's zone-based fare system, Wheaton is in zone 4. As of 2018, Wheaton is the 19th busiest of the 236 non-downtown stations in the Metra system, with an average of 1,618 weekday boardings.[1] Unless otherwise announced, inbound trains use the north platform and outbound trains use the south platform.
As of February 16, 2024, Wheaton is served by 53 trains (26 inbound, 27 outbound) on weekdays, by all 20 trains (10 in each direction) on Saturdays, and by all 18 trains (nine in each direction) on Sundays and holidays.
Wheaton station is located at ground level and consists of two side platforms. Three tracks run between the platforms, though one does not access the station. There is a station house next to the north track, which is open 5 AM – 6 PM. Tickets are available at the station house on weekdays.
Bus connections
- 301 Roosevelt Road
- 709 Carol Stream/North Wheaton
- 711 Wheaton/Addison
- 714 College of DuPage/Naperville/Wheaton Connector
References
- ^ a b c "Commuter Rail System Station Boarding/Alighting Count: Summary Results Fall 2018" (PDF). metrarail.com. April 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 May 2019.
- ^ Metra Railfan Tips Union Pacific/West Line
External links
Media related to Wheaton station (Illinois) at Wikimedia Commons- Metra – Stations – Wheaton
