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North Shore Walk-to-Train Homes
Seven of our eight priority North Shore communities have at least one Metra station. Union Pacific North serves Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka and Glencoe; Milwaukee District North serves Glenview and Northbrook. Northfield has no station.
Stations and addresses from Metra, checked 16 Oct 2026.
Which line, which stations
The two lines end at different downtown stations, which matters if you work near one or the other.
Union Pacific North
To Ogilvie Transportation Center
| Town | Station | Weekday ride* |
|---|---|---|
| Evanston | Main Street | 28 min |
| Davis Street | 29–30 min | |
| Central Street | 33 min | |
| Wilmette | Wilmette | 33–36 min |
| Kenilworth | Kenilworth | 38 min |
| Winnetka | Indian Hill | 40 min |
| Winnetka | 37–42 min | |
| Hubbard Woods | 45 min | |
| Glencoe | Glencoe | 41–48 min |
Milwaukee District North
To Union Station
| Town | Station | Weekday ride* |
|---|---|---|
| Glenview | Glenview | 34–44 min |
| Glen of North Glenview | 39–48 min | |
| Northbrook | Northbrook | 40–52 min |
Lines and stations: Metra station pages, checked 16 Oct 2026. *Scheduled minutes from the station to the downtown terminal on weekday trains, from Metra's published schedule for Friday, October 16, 2026. Times vary by train and schedules change; check Metra before you travel.
Homes near each station
Choose a station to see homes listed for sale within a half mile of it.
A straight-line half mile from the station's location.
Streets, crossings and the side of the tracks change the real walk.
Includes condos and townhomes. Some stations may have nothing listed today.
Evanston
Union Pacific North
The CTA Purple Line also serves Evanston.
Main Street
600 Main St. · Station info
Davis Street
901 Davis St. · Station info
Central Street
1826 Central St. · Station info
Wilmette
Union Pacific North
The CTA Purple Line’s northern terminal, Linden, is in Wilmette.
Wilmette
722 Green Bay Rd. · Station info
Kenilworth
Union Pacific North
Kenilworth
400 Richmond Rd. · Station info
Winnetka
Union Pacific North
Indian Hill
111 North Green Bay Road · Station info
Winnetka
754 Elm St. · Station info
Hubbard Woods
1065 Gage St. · Station info
Glencoe
Union Pacific North
Glencoe
724 Green Bay Rd. · Station info
Glenview
Milwaukee District North
Glenview
1116 Depot Street · Station info
Glen of North Glenview
3000 Old Willow Rd. · Station info
Northbrook
Milwaukee District North
Northbrook
1401 Shermer Rd. · Station info
Northfield
No Metra station
Northfield does not have a Metra station. Depending on where you are in the village, the closest options are stations in neighboring towns above. Check the distance from a specific address before you count on it.
Golf
Milwaukee District North · Village of Golf, next to Glenview
Golf
1 Overlook Drive · Station info
Schedules, fares and alerts
Timetables change, so we link to Metra and the CTA rather than reprinting them.
- Union Pacific NorthMetra schedule, stations, alerts
- Milwaukee District NorthMetra schedule, stations, alerts
- Metra faresTicket types and fare calculator
- CTA Purple LineEvanston and Wilmette
Buying near the tracks
Four things worth checking before you make an offer on a home close to a station.
- Walk it at commute timeTime the walk from the front door to the platform on a weekday morning, including any crossing you would use.
- Listen during a visitTrains, horns and crossing bells are part of living near a station. Visit when trains are running.
- Ask about parking separatelyStation parking is usually run by the village, with its own permits and rules. Each Metra station page lists the parking contact.
- Check the route, not just the distanceWhich side of the tracks a home is on, and where the nearest crossing is, can change the walk.
Next step
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