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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I get a call from a group of pals, telling me they're planning a get together, so I say "sweet! where's it at?" They tell me it's in Vernon Hills. And my response was:"Where is that and how am I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've ridden this train way too much and it's sad I've become so desensitized to what used to make these trips fun. Instead of looking out the window as I did the first 200 times I took the train, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Riding Metra is like flying first class on an airliner. Unlike the CTA, there are certainly no vagrants going from car to car begging for change. Everyone gets their own booth-like seats, occasionally...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Metra is a God send for those of us stuck in Hyde Park....gets me to Millenium Station in 15 minutes...definitely faster then the 6!!
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2.0 of 5 stars.
During my stay in Chicago, I used the Metra line that went up and down from the Southern Lakeshore to Millenium Park. Based on my previous experience with public rail in California (BART), METRA has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MarvelouslyEfficientTrekReturning(or)ArrivingI dig the subculture. Oh, and things that are clean, run on time...and take me to places I've never seen before. Like, the 'burbs. :) For you city dwellers...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Metra, I heart you.You take me to see my brother in Aurora.You take me to see my Grandma in Hinsdale.You take me to see my daddy in Morton Grove.You take me to see my best friend in Edison Park.You...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You save me from hours upon hours sitting in traffic. You let me read and do my crossword puzzles. Your seats are not comfortable but I suppose I can forgive that sin. Especially because you...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been riding Metra for as long as I can remember....mostly the Union Pacific Northwest line that travels through the northwest suburbs. The trains are almost always on time but occasionally...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been riding Metra from the Clybourn stop to the north shore for work for five years now. The ride is comfortable and usually on-time, but I have noticed more late trains recently. Two issues...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love riding this! Its so nice and relaxing and very clean. This is because I rode the metra before and after the work hours. I avoided all the traffic and mess and it was nice. I wonder how it is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think Metra is about as good as it gets in this country when it comes to Suburban Commuter Rail. It pretty much blankets the entire Chicagoland Area, ticket prices are reasonable and trains are on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
METRA must have exorcised the ghost of Mussolini. These trains always used to run on time. No longer, apparently. The last several times I've been on METRA, the trains have been late. And yesterday I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what trains other people are taking but the morning commute from Route 59 to Union Station was a nightmare every morning. I just began taking the train because of school. I never really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm downgrading this system to 3 stars for one simple and important reason. That being said, I would normally have given them four stars. The service is fairly reliable and the staff on the train is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You would think that if one train into downtown was running behind schedule they would hold the other trains going outbound a few minutes, especially when they run only every two hours or so on...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their service has gotten a bit better, and they are the convenient way to fly! 15 minutes from Elmhurst, and the city is upon me - I can get downtown quicker than many city dwellers in various...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Supposedly these old-schoolers are finally. Considering. Wi-Fi! And gasp... debit cards for payment! I mean, who carries around cash and checks anymore anyway?...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me and Metra have developed a good relationship, and came a long way from years ago, when I used to have a weird petrification with trying to figure out how the fares worked. I've surprisingly gone a...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was working in the burbs for far too long and relied on Metra as part of my daily commuting ritual. Fortunately, it was rare to have any Metra-related problems. My worst experience was when the...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Almost always on time (unlike me). Clean. Relatively cheap (from here as opposed to the CTA, it's only 10 cents more but gets you downtown MUCH faster).Typical complaints I see come from people who...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can I tell you a secret? I used to be petrified of the Metra. Swear. To. God.Let me know when you're done laughing at me.I grew up in the Oak Park-River Forest area and always lived close to the Blue...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Metra has become garbage lately. It took my coworker and hour and a half to get to beverly on the rock island the other day and last week it took me an hour on an "express" train to la grange, because...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having moved here from the Bay Area, I'm overall impressed with public transportation in Chicago--especially Metra, which generally runs on time and gets you all over this (freakin' huge) city....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ride the Union Pacific North Line - I do!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I once saw a woman get on an early morning train out of the city in a robe and slippers, she emerged from the train 50 minutes later perfectly coiffed in a suit and pantyhose no less.Ah the metra. I...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok....so I moved to Chicago and hoped that I could live without my car. Recently, events have forced me to actually attempt this. Because of Metra's actions, I am now regretting the idea. They do...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm somewhat of a train/transit lover, and I live in a city relatively devoid of meaningful public transit solutions. So, on a recent trip to Chicago, I was very excited to take a train from the city...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Metra is awesome. Seeing the world from a train is always so much more different than from a car or on foot. Sometimes I take random Metra rides just to see all of the cool stops along the way in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I also wish you ran more frequently and also a little later than midnight on the weekends. I used to take the train every weekend the Union Pacific North for work. This train is often late simply...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to get everything you'd want in a regional rail system, and Metra is no exception. Despite that, I have to say that the Metra system is one of the more practical regional rail systems that...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Metra and I have a very limited relationship. First off, the only train I ever take is the BNSF, to visit friends in the western suburbs. The UP-North line stops not far from where I live, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably as good as commuter grade public transportation as you can get. it's always really clean and that's all you can ask from anything, that has the word public in it. Oh and its on time and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Metra, I love you. You pick me up in a suburb and have me in the heart of downtown in less than an hour. And did I mention that you're rather cheap? (In a good way; I swear!) Your riders are less...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, don't do what I did...which is take the Metra out to a friend's wedding in Palatine without knowing the last train back into the city on a Saturday. Silly me, I looked at the outbound...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh regional transport - people take you for granted.There are a lot of people who gave Metra only two or three stars which is sad! Seriously, we have a really great regional transport system here in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The BNSF line has been a part of my life since I was a wee willy little tyke. As it is 1/4 mile from the house I grew up in, the sound of the train rolling by at any given time a day was always a...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Similar to CalTrain, the Metra system provides regional rail service for commuters and travelers alike. The hub-and-spokes system covers most of the Chicago-land area with clean, quick service. It...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm staying in Riverdale for my two week stay in Illinois with Aunt Dodo. (FYI: a lot of people asked if I'm hanging with Archie and the gang and YES, we create havoc on the neighborhood everyday!)...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I take the Union Pacific North Line almost every day during rush hours.When there are delays, communication is non-existent - no one can hear the announcement over the PA system and they don't repeat...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Did you know you have to designate your SEX when buying a monthly metra ticket??? And, only a person of the same SEX can use the ticket? I thought the ticket was a ticket for a SEAT regardless of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a time when the illusions of invincibility triumphed practicality and reason. Everyone deserves to run a muck at one time or another in their lives, right?I was in Chicago for a very short time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to Chicago.I moved to Chicago and sold my car.I moved to Chicago from Florida where public transit is a myth that was written on stone tablets by northerners and handed down through cave...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I live in the magical, mystery tour land of Uptown and work in Mount Prospect. (And yes, they make you spell Mount). I take the Union Pacific NW line to and from each day. Morning service from Jeff...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently moved to the Ukrainian Village, which is a bit of a CTA wasteland. The Western bus is great, the Chicago bus is OK, and the Division bus is awful. So I needed to figure out the best way...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can understand why some people like Metra - really, I can. And there are some days that I enjoy it, but those are few and far between. I LOVE THE CTA. I miss the CTA. Here are my top ten reasons...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From time to time I find myself going to Chicago, therefore I find myself taking Metra rail, specifically the Union Pacific West Line.I get on in Elburn (the first or last stop of the line depending...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, this is what public transportation is like! I've now ridden the Metra North line train to work for two days. Wow. This is literally a life changing experience for a guy that just moved from...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hey CTA, you are nice and everything but I'm seeing someone else. I take Metra every day to work, and I really try to take it any time that I need to get downtown. Metra wins in every category when...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy smokes--up until this weekend, I've had no need to ride anything but CTA which is what it is. I've gotten used to the rhythms of public transportation in this city based solely on the Red Line....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only way to get to the city from the burbs.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's almost always late by at least a minute or two no matter which line you take, and almost never arrives on time by a minute or two, but the price is right (even with the recent raise) and it's...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The way to really fly? YES.Never did I think that I would miss the days of commuting from the burbs to downtown via the BNSF line. But you know what, I do. I'd show up, no makeup, with maybe some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only took the metra once before recently, to an Osweego Thanksgiving. No complaints, the totally midwestern faire wasn't Metra's fault. Or maybe it was trying to warn me with all the green light and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ride the Metra to go to work and also to leisure activities Downtown. It is far faster than taking the CTA or driving, far less expensive than parking, and far more relaxing than sitting in...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The pluses- there's a stop 2.6 miles from my house.Its better than driving in Chicago traffic day in and day out (not to mention parking).Its great when I want to cut something short- "Hey, I've got...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took the Metra from a suburb to downtown Chicago and I have to say I was very satisfied with the experience. The ride was very comfortable and you can even turn your seats around! On weekends, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Took the UP-N line to visit a friend in Wisconsin this past weekend. Aside from having to park a 1/2 mile away from the station (which sucked on the walk back, as it was 2 degrees out), this was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to Chicago, I was fascinated by these double decker trains with diesel engines and dignified bells ringing to warn you of their approach. I was hooked from day one. I guess I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After moving from New York City to Chicago, I wasn't about to give up the city life for white picket fences, so I opted to commute out to the 'burbs for work so I could still live in the city.I have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Slowly but surely, Metra is winning me over. I'm not new to it, but we've been apart for years. I've been using it recently (BNSF to be exact) to visit my mom in the burbs. It's warm, its clean,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In today's commuter world, the real question isn't about whether your commute to downtown has traffic or expensive gas prices. The real question is - how long is my nap from the suburbs to downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday was only the 2nd time I took the Metra from the burbs, and the first time I did it all by myself. AT NIGHT!But the one-hour ride didn't feel long at all. Nor was it crowded cuz I planned to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took the Electric Line from Hyde Park (55-56-57th St.) to Van Buren when I lived at my old apartment, and it was awesome, especially after two years of the Red Line.They have a schedule, that they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took Metra (UPNW line) for 3 out of 4 years of High School. Overall, I feel that Metra is well run and a good value for the money. Service is significantly better and more dependable than CTA....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just started taking the Metra to work (UP Northwest Line) and it is amazing. Sure, the trains aren't perfect and they aren't always on time, but this beats sitting in the logjam of traffic like I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, Metra is good. It takes you from the suburbs to the city and back and it is cleaner than CTA. They stick to their schedule and are pretty good at keeping to it, which can be good and bad...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I often take the train to the city and end up at Ogilvie or Union. Not a scary experience- public transportation at its best, guys! You can hang out at the stations when you miss your train, too.Great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. That's all I can say. Just recently I have started taking Metra while commuting to and from work. Having come from years of riding CTA/Pace only, I was taken aback the first time on a Metra...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've metra'd to Glenview from the Loop since April 2004. Couple of pointers for the driving community:1) Buy a 10-ride. You'll use them eventually -- it's cheaper by 20%.2) Get a schedule from...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm putting in another vote for using the metra instead of CTA. It's cleaner, a hell of a lot faster for getting downtown (especially useful when I have luggage and am trying to get to Union...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love taking Metra!! My commute downtown is always pleasant and almost always get a seat. If I get the express train, my ride is only 25-30 minutes, can't beat that! The only downside,as stated...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the metra so much more than the CTA...it's clean, it's much more secure feeling (well, for being a girl who travels alone every once inawhile...I wouldn't do that on most of the El lines), and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the "way to really fly." I depended on the Metra several times a month when I was in high school and "took off" on Fridays to go to Cub games (that's when you could go and buy a ticket behind...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Metra took my mom and us kids downtown to visit my dad at work. And today I take the same line out of the Chicago to my own job.I feel lucky being able to commute to work via the UP North line....
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just in case you haven't read the other 10 reviews here are the reasons to love the metra: 1. Quickest way to get downtown from Evanston 2. Only way to get north of Evanston without a car3. $5 weekend...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm smart. Like, really smart. (And modest too). No, but really. I did really really well on the SATs when I was in high school. And you know why? It's cause of analogies. Gots damn, I was good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I take the Metra 45 miles out of the Loop to work in Libertyville from Union Station everyday. My ride is around 65 minutes out and about 70-75 back (not sure why it takes longer on the way home). It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love taking Metra into the city everyday. I was a bit skeptical when I moved to Glenview from Des Plaines and the city prior to that. The "EL" comes more frequently so you don't have to wait an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love you metra. you are most always on time (at least for me and my line, the Union Pacific North) and you are clean.can't think of a better way to get to the North burbs and Wisconsin!
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't have a car, this is the best way to get from the Loop to Hyde Park and back. It is much less sketchy than the southbound Green line L, which I'm not sure I will ever take. Attendants...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give my compliments to the Metra. It's a great way to get to the city. The trains generally run on time (especially in the rush hour). The conductors are quite friendly and helpful and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The metra rocks. How many transportations systems allow you to BYOB.I think it's so great that you can pre-party on the train before you go to a cubs game or any other event.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Metra is another awesome form of Chicago transportation from downtown Chicago out to the outlying suburbs. Definately convenient and quick, too. Quite a bit faster than the CTA but you pay for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the Metra is great, I have been using it since I was 19, to get downtown and hang out with my brother. Its just fun to ride from the suburbs to the city so easily, with a great view along the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the option to train in because it's so fast. If I drive from my house to Union Station and then park, it's almost two hours in the morning rush hour, or an hour and a quarter at night....
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, I am impressed with Metra. You can literally get so far on this train, for a very reasonable price. ($5 weekend passes are fantastic!) The seats are comfortable, equipped with restrooms...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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