Service Alerts

Metra Alert - Memorial Day Schedule/Alcohol Restrictions

Metra will operate a Sunday/Holiday schedule for Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024.

 

Alcohol will not be allowed on any Metra train Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27. Visit metra.com for additional information.

ME725- On the Move
Metra Electric train #725, scheduled to arrive Homewood at 6:09 p.m., is on the move and may be operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to positive train control issues.
ME Van Buren Station Elevator Is Out Of Service
The Van Buren Street Station Elevator is out of service. Customers can use South Water or Museum Campus As alternate boarding stations. Updates will be provided.
ME725- Stopped
Metra Electric train #725, scheduled to arrive Homewood at 6:09 p.m., is stopped at Kensington/115th Street due to positive train control issues.
Metra Alert ME - Metra Electric 103rd station to close November 20 - Full Reconstruction

As part of the Metra Electric Community Initiative to transform 13 stations on the district, the 103rd Street/Rosemoor station will be closed beginning November 20 for a full reconstruction. The station is expected to be closed 7 to 12 months. Durng this time, customers can use 107th Street and 95th Street/Chicago State University as alternatives. For additional information click here.

Metra Alert ME - 147th St./Sibley Blvd station closed for reconstruction until late summer 2024

The 147th street/Sibley Blvd station is closed for reconstruction until late summer 2024. During this time, trains will not stop at this station. As alternates, please use the nearby Ivanhoe or Harvey stations. Updates will be provided once the rehabiliation is complete and the station is accessible. Metra apologizes for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Metra Alert ME - Metra Electric District Weekend Track Construction

Track construction will be taking place each weekend until the completion of the 147th street/Sibley and Homewood station rehabs. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 15 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 - Homewood Platform Elevator - Out Of Service

The Homewood Platform elevator is out of service until further notice. Alternative accessible locations are the Flossmoor station and Calumet station.

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

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Station Details

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27th Street
Ticket Vending Machine No Vending Machine. Purchase tickets on board or via the Ventra app.
Waiting Room Hours 24 Hour
Train Lines Metra Electric (ME)
Accessibility No
Station Address

27th St., East of Ellis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616

Connecting Services

CTA Routes: 3, 21

Station Parking No
Station Zone 2
Parking Contact

N/A