Metra Stations Worth the Stop in the Suburbs

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Written By Kristel

Are you looking for something truly unique to do with your kids? Take a trip on a Metra train! There are 11 different train lines to choose from, each with multiple stops that are sure to entertain your kids.

In this blog, you will find popular destinations to stop at, when riding north on the Milwaukee District North train and also the Union Pacific North.

Check back in the future as I add more Metra lines!

Metra Train

Photo by H. Michael Miley via flickr.com

 

Milwaukee District North [MD-N]

Printable Schedule of the MD-N Metra Line

Deerfield Metra Station

860 Deerfield Rd
Deerfield IL 60015

Jewett Park
836 Jewett Park Dr
Deerfield IL 60015
Under construction in 2024

Maplewood Park
900 Clay Ct
Deerfield IL 60015

Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield IL 60015

Scoops and Cookies
740 Waukegan Rd Ste 108
Deerfield IL 60015

Deerfields Bakery
813 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield IL 60015

Dear Franks
841 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield IL 60015

 

Northbrook Metra Station

1401 Shermer Rd
Northbrook IL 60062

Village Green Park
1810 Walters Ave
Northbrook IL 60062

Little Louie’s
1342 Shermer Rd
Northbrook IL 60062

Graeter’s Ice Cream
1347 Shermer Rd
Northbrook IL 60062

Leonidas Chocolate Cafe
1348 Shermer Rd
Northbrook IL 60062

Northbrook Farmers Market
Corner of Cherry Ln & Meadow Rd
Northbrook IL 60062

Northbrook History Museum
1776 Walters Ave
Northbrook IL 60062

 

Glenview Metra Station

1116 Depot St
Glenview IL 60025

Jackman Park
1011 Lehigh Ave
Glenview IL 60025

Glenview Public Library
1930 Glenview Rd
Glenview IL 60025

Joe Donut
1025 Lehigh Ave
Glenview IL 60025

Glenview Dairy Bar
1015 Lehigh Ave
Glenview IL 60025

 

Libertyville Metra Station

200 Lake St
Libertyville IL 60048

Cook Memorial Park
413 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville IL 60048

The Hangout
777 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville IL 60048

Duck Donuts
111 School St
Libertyville IL 60048

SugarVille
107 W Church St
Libertyville IL 60048

Sweet Home Gelato
518 Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville IL 60048

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
541 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville IL 60048

Pizzeria DeVille
404 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville IL 60048

Kung Fu Tea
114 N Milwaukee Ave #114
Libertyville IL 60048

 

Fox Lake Metra Station

Nippersink Blvd & Grand Ave
Fox Lake IL 60020

Lakefront Park
71 Nippersink Blvd
Fox Lake IL 60020

Fox Lake Splash Pad
71 Nippersink Blvd
Fox Lake IL 60020
Reopening in 2025

Whistle Stop Cafe
15 East Grand Ave
Fox Lake IL 60020

Dairy Queen
2 US-12
Fox Lake IL 60020

Union Pacific North [UP-N]

Printable Schedule of the UP-N Metra Line

Hubbard Woods Metra Station

1065 Gage St
Winnetka IL 60093

Hubbard Woods Park
939 Old Green Bay Rd
Winnetka IL 60093

Hubbard Woods Splash Pad
939 Old Green Bay Rd
Winnetka IL 60093

Grateful Bites Pizza Shoppe
899 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka IL 60093

Graeter’s Ice Cream
940 Green Bay Rd
Winnetka IL 60093

 

Glencoe Metra Station

724 Green Bay Rd
Glencoe IL 60022

Duke Park
Lincoln Dr & Old Green Bay Rd
Glencoe IL 60022

Duke Park Splash Pad
Lincoln Dr & Old Green Bay Rd
Glencoe IL 60022

Friends Park
348 Tudor Ct
Glencoe IL 60022

Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Ave
Glencoe IL 60022

The Wild Child Toy Shop
657 Vernon Ave
Glencoe IL 60022

Hometown Coffee & Juice
700 Vernon Ave
Glencoe IL 60022

Honey Butter Fried Chicken
668 Vernon Ave
Glencoe IL 60022

Sweet Buddha
660 Vernon Ave #3
Glencoe IL 60022

 

Ravinia Metra Station

510 Roger Williams Ave
Highland Park IL 60035

Brown Park
563 Washington Pl
Highland Park IL 60035

BWB Shakes
586 Roger Williams Ave
Highland Park IL 60035

The Chunky Scones
733 St Johns Ave
Highland Park IL 60035

Mil Colibris Bakery and Cafe
481 Roger Williams Ave
Highland Park IL 60035

 

Highland Park Metra Station

1700 St Johns Ave
Highland Park IL 60035

Bubbles Academy
1736 1st St Suite 102B
Highland Park IL 60035

Beanstalk Toys and Books
654 Central Ave
Highland Park IL 60035

Walker Bros. Original Pancake House
620 Central Ave
Highland Park IL 60035

Love’s
585 Elm Pl
Highland Park IL 60035

Terry’s Toffee / Sweet Home Gelato
1853 N 2nd St
Highland Park IL 60035

Goodies Etc.
652 Central Ave
Highland Park IL 60035

Sugarcoated
479 Central Ave
Highland Park IL 60035

Bright Bowls
777 Central Ave
Highland Park IL 60035

 

Highwood Metra Station

406 Sheridan Rd
Highwood IL 60040

Everts Park
111 North Ave
Highwood IL 60040

Giggles Play
328 Green Bay Rd
Highwood IL 60040

Billy Bricks Pizza & Ice Cream
428 Green Bay Rd
Highwood IL 60040

La Michoacana Bella
2641 Waukegan Ave
Highland Park IL 60035

Gourmet Frog Bakery
316 Green Bay Rd Apt 5
Highwood IL 60040

Bent Fork Bakery
335 Waukegan Ave
Highwood IL 60040

 

Lake Forest Metra Station

691 N Western Ave
Lake Forest IL 60045

Sweet’s
260 E Deerpath Rd
Lake Forest IL 60045

Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts
720 N Western Ave #1820
Lake Forest IL 60045

Fill a Heart 4 Kids
1 Market Square Ct
Lake Forest IL 60045

Sage Explorers
644 N Bank Ln
Lake Forest IL 60045

 

Kenosha Metra Station

5414 13th Ave
Kenosha WI 53140

Dinosaur Discovery Museum
5608 10th Ave
Kenosha WI 53140

imagination station
1330 52nd St
Kenosha WI 53140

From Scratch Bakery & Cafe
815 57th St Unit A
Kenosha WI 53140

Scoops Ice Cream & Candy
5711 8th Ave #4002
Kenosha WI 53140

Sandy’s Popper
5700 6th Ave
Kenosha WI 53140

What other Metra stops am I missing?? Let me know in the comments!

 
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