Update: May 13, 2024 -- 12:30P

CHICAGO (May 13, 2024) – Metra’s Homewood Station will reopen to most customers Monday, May 20, following the completion of a new stairway connecting the station’s pedestrian tunnel and the boarding platform.

While the station will reopen to customers May 20, it will still not be accessible to ADA customers, because Metra is also replacing the elevator connecting the tunnel to the platform. The new elevator is expected to open for service June 30.

Until the elevator is replaced, ADA customers are advised to use the nearby Calumet Station, which is ADA-accessible and has ample parking. The Flossmoor Station, which is also ADA-accessible, is another alternative.

The stairway and elevator work are part of a $20.7 million reconstruction of the station that began in 2023 and is expected to be complete in the summer of 2025. The work includes the construction of a new, ADA-accessible east headhouse, including a ramp; the renovation of the platform, wind breaks, warming house, and gatehouse; installation of new drainage, ventilation, lighting, and interior finishes in the existing tunnel; and replacement of the elevator and stairs connecting the tunnel to the platform. Also included is the construction of a new Pace bus facility, including three bus bays, a covered waiting area, and driver relief facilities.

The Homewood project is part of the Metra Electric Community Initiative, a transformative, multiyear plan to renovate and make accessible 13 stations on the Metra Electric Line through the South Side and south suburbs. 

Update: March 21, 2024 -- 3:30P

Metra's Temporary Closure Communications Plan includes this flyer. 

 Update: March 20, 2024 -- 5:00P

Homewood has created a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document for residents to refer to regarding the upcoming Metra station closure April 1 - May 20. Please refer to this document for existing questions. 

Click here to read and download the Metra / Homewood station closure FAQ.  

Update: March 6, 2024 -- 12:00P 

Homewood Station to close April 1-May 20 for replacement of stairway
Work is part of a $20.7 million rehabilitation of station

CHICAGO (March 6, 2024) – The Homewood Station, which is currently undergoing a $20.7 million reconstruction, will temporarily close from April 1 to May 20 to replace the sole stairway leading to the platform.

The station has been open to customers during the reconstruction work, which began in May 2023, but because there is only one stairway to the platform from the pedestrian tunnel, there is no alternative path for customers while the stairs are being demolished and replaced. The elevator between the tunnel and the platform will be closed and replaced starting the same day but for 90 days, meaning there will be no ADA access at the station for three months.

“We are sincerely sorry for the inconvenience to our Homewood customers, but this is the only stairway to the platform, and it must be replaced, which leaves us with no alternative but to close the station and replace the stairway as quickly as possible,” said Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski.

Customers can use the nearby Calumet Station, which has ample parking, is ADA-accessible and is in a more inexpensive fare zone, as an alternative while Homewood is closed. The Flossmoor Station, which is also ADA-accessible, is also an alternative.

During the closure, inbound trains that normally run express from Homewood will instead run express from Calumet, and outbound trains that normally express to Homewood will instead run express to Calumet.

The reconstruction project is about halfway done and is expected to be complete in the summer of 2025. The work includes the construction of a new, ADA-accessible east headhouse, including a ramp; the renovation of the platform, wind breaks, warming house, and gatehouse; installation of new drainage, ventilation, lighting, and interior finishes in the existing tunnel; and replacement of the elevator connecting the tunnel to the platform. Also included is the construction of a new Pace bus facility, including three bus bays, a covered waiting area, and driver relief facilities.

The Homewood project is part of the Metra Electric Community Initiative, a transformative, multiyear plan to renovate and make accessible 13 stations on the Metra Electric Line through the South Side and south suburbs.

Update: April 5, 2023 -- 12:00P 

On March 21, 2023, the Village of Homewood posted a right turn only sign for northbound travel on Park Ave. at the intersection of Dixie Hwy. to help alleviate traffic congestion during pickup and drop off at the Metra Station. 

After evaluating the impact of the sign on traffic flow as well as compliance from drivers, the Village will be removing the right turn only sign effective Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The Village has found no significant impact of diverting traffic to turn right, and therefore will allow commuters to proceed north on Park Ave. onto Dixie Hwy.

As a gentle reminder, please continue to obey other traffic signals and signage and proceed with caution when commuting to and from the Metra Station.

Update: March 10, 2023 -- 4:45p 

The Village of Homewood is in the process of developing a temporary walkway from the east side of the Metra tracks along Harwood Avenue north, under the viaduct, then south on Park Avenue to the Metra Station.  This should be in place within a few days.  

Please note that northbound Park Avenue will be right turn only at Dixie Highway.

Here are a few suggested alternate routes when leaving the parking lot on Park Avenue. 

UPDATE: February 24, 2023 -- 1:30p.m. 

 February 20, 2023

 Tunnel Closure

On March 13^th, access to the tunnel at the Homewood Metra Station will be closed for approximately 14 months as part of the general rehabilitation project. Commuters will need to board from the west side of the station during this closure. 

Pace Bus Service Relocation

On March 6^th, Pace bus routes 356 and 359 will relocate its bus stops from the east side of the tracks (Hardwood Ave) to the west side of the tracks (Park Ave). The bus stop relocation will be in effect until the project is complete. 

General Project Information

The station rehabilitation includes the construction of a new, ADA-accessible head house on the east side as well as the installation of new drainage, ventilation, lighting, and interior finishes in the existing tunnel, which dates to 1911, and replacement of the elevator connecting the tunnel to the platform. The project also includes a ramp as well as the renovation of the platform, wind breaks, warming house, and gatehouse. A new Pace bus facility, including a drive aisle, three bus slips, a covered waiting area, and driver relief facilities, is also part of the project.