Metra is expecting Friday, Nov. 4 to be the busiest day in the history of ridership. With the Chicago Cubs parade and rally being held in the city, the public transportation service is adding extra service and capacity the entire day. However, they are saying that they expect all trains to run at full capacity.

2016 CUBS RALLY SERVICE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2016

 
Metra anticipates extremely heavy passenger loading throughout the day. Passengers should expect delays up to 20
minutes on all trains and should plan accordingly. Please note:
• Alcohol and bicycles are banned on all trains for the entire day
• Quiet Car rules will be suspended all day
• Trains may leave downtown earlier than scheduled or express into Chicago due to crowding
• Below is a list of extra service that is subject to change due to ridership demands
• A $5 special fare is available for purchase at ticket windows and the Ventra app
 
Please check gate boards, metrarail.com, and the Ventra app for up-to-date information and trip details.
 

BNSF

9660 Ar. 9:07 AM Inbound – Aurora, Rt. 59, Naperville & express to Chicago
9400 Ar. 9:30 AM Inbound – all stops Lisle to Hinsdale (except W. Hinsdale) & express to Chicago
9402 Ar. 9:47 AM Inbound – all stops Western Springs to Chicago (except Congress Pk. & LaVergne)
9562 Ar. 10:15 AM Inbound – all stops Aurora to Downers Grove then express to Chicago
9564 Ar. 11:47 AM Inbound – All stops Fairview to Chicago except W. Hinsdale, Highlands, Congress Pk.
LaVergne & Halsted St.
9401 Lv. 11:50 AM Outbound – express to Downers Grove & all stops to Aurora
9403 Lv. 11:55 AM Outbound – all stops to Fairview Ave except; Halsted St., LaVergne, Congress Pk.
Highlands, & W. Hinsdale
9531 Lv. 12:20 PM Outbound – express to Downers Grove & all stops to Aurora
9405 Lv. 1:00 PM Outbound – express to Downers Grove & all stops to Aurora
9407 Lv. 1:05 PM Outbound – all stops to Fairview Ave except; Halsted St., LaVergne, Congress Pk.
Highlands, & W. Hinsdale
9533 Lv. 1:28 PM Outbound – express to Downers Grove & all stops to Aurora
9535 Lv. 2:25 PM Outbound – express to Naperville & stop at Rt. 59
9539 Lv. 3:10 PM Outbound – express to Naperville & stop at Rt. 59
9543 Lv. 3:50 PM Outbound – express to Naperville & stop at Rt. 59
[CANCEL Train No. 1271]; Train No. 1241 will terminate at Downers Grove. Train No. 1274
will originate out of Downers Grove and will not stop at Aurora
 

MED

UPX1 Available as needed from Millennium
UPX3 Lv. 2:25 PM stop at 57th, & all stops Kensington to Univ Park
UPX5 Lv. 3:15 PM stop at 57th, & all stops Kensington to Matteson
UPX3 & UPX5 will not stop at Van Buren or Museum Campus/11th St.
[CANCEL Train Nos. 733, 735, and 737]; Train Nos. 753, 755 and 757
will make combined Kensington through Flossmoor stops
 

HCD

– NORMAL SCHEDULE/NO EXTRA SERVICE
 

SWS

SX01 Lv. 3:40 PM all stops to Manhattan
[CANCEL Train No. 831 (6:15 PM)]
2016 CUBS SERVICE
 

MD-N

Two morning inbound trains will be available as needed to accommodate passenger overflow
NX09 Lv. 1:25 PM express to Glenview & all stops to Lake Forest
NX11 Lv. 2:25 PM express to Glenview & all stops to Fox Lake
NX13 Lv. 3:20 PM express to Glenview & all stops to Lake Forest
[CANCEL Train No. 2135 (5:12pm)]
 

MD-W

Two morning inbound trains will be available as needed to accommodate passenger overflow
WX09 Lv. 1:20 PM express to Bensenville & all stops to Bartlett
WX11 Lv. 2:20 PM express to Bensenville & all stops to Bartlett
WX13 Lv. 3:25 PM express to Bensenville & all stops to Big Timber Road
[CANCEL Train No.2233 (4:55PM)]; Train No. 2235 (5:05 PM) will make all stops
Mont Clare to Elgin
 

NCS

– NORMAL SCHEDULE/NO EXTRA SERVICE
 

RID

Three morning inbound trains will be available as needed to accommodate passenger overflow
MX01 Available as needed from LaSalle
MX03 Lv. 2:30 PM express to Blue Island & all stops to Joliet
MX05 Lv. 3:10 PM express to Blue Island & all stops to Joliet
MX07 Lv. 3:40 PM express to Blue Island & all stops to Joliet
[CANCEL INBOUND Train No. 608 (arrive LaSalle St. 7:47AM) & Train No. 302 (arrive
LaSalle 8:42 AM]
 

UP-N

One morning inbound train will be available as needed to accommodate passenger overflow
KX05 Lv. 2:10 PM express to Wilmette & all stops to Waukegan
One additional unscheduled outbound train will operate as needed from Ogilvie Transportation Center.
 

UP-NW

One morning inbound train will be available as needed to accommodate passenger overflow
HX05 Lv. 2:00 PM express to Mt. Prospect & all stops to Crystal Lake
Two additional unscheduled outbound trains will operate as needed from Ogilvie Transportation Center.
[CANCEL Train No.635 (4:57 PM)] Train No. 637 (5:06 PM) will make an additional stop at
Palatine.
 

UP-W

One morning inbound train will be available as needed to accommodate passenger overflow
GX05 Lv. 1:30 PM express to Elmhurst & all stops to La Fox
GX07 Lv. 2:30 PM express to Elmhurst & all stops to La Fox
One additional unscheduled outbound train will operate as needed from Ogilvie Transportation Center.
[CANCEL Train Nos. 49 (5:09 PM) and No. 55 (5:34 PM)] Train No. 21 (7:40 AM) will
depart 10 minutes later at 7:50 AM. Train No. 51 (5:13 PM) will make additional stops at
Lombard and College Ave. Train No. 57 (5:42 PM) will make an additional stop at Oak Park