Midlothian station

For stations in the Midlothian council area of Scotland, see Category:Railway stations in Midlothian.

Midlothian
The Midlothian station in April 2016.
General information
Location	3750 West 147th Street Midlothian, Illinois
Coordinates	41.6264°N 87.7118°W / 41.6264; -87.7118
Owned by	Metra
Line(s)	Joliet Subdistrict
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Connections	Pace Buses
Construction
Parking	Yes
Accessible	Yes
Other information
Fare zone	D
History
Rebuilt	2000
Services
Preceding station Metra Following station Oak Forest toward Joliet Rock Island Robbins toward LaSalle Street
Former services Preceding station Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Following station Oak Forest toward Joliet Suburban Service Robbins toward Chicago

Midlothian is a station on Metra's Rock Island District line located in Midlothian, Illinois. The station is located at 3750 West 147th Street (IL 83) Midlothian is 18.4 miles (29.6 km) away from LaSalle Street Station, the northern terminus of the Rock Island District line. In Metra's zone-based fare structure, Midlothian is located in zone D. Midlothian is located at grade level and consists of two side platforms which serve two tracks. There is a station house where tickets can be purchased on the inbound platform. Parking is available at the station along 147th Street as well as Waverly Avenue, Prairie Avenue, Hanlin Avenue, and Abbottsford Road.

Tracks

There are 2 tracks at this station. On weekdays between 5:00 am – 2:00 pm, trains from Chicago run on track 2 and trains to Chicago run on track 1. After 2:00 pm, trains from Chicago run on track 1 and trains to Chicago run on track 2. On weekends all trains run on track 1, unless announced otherwise.

Bus connections

Pace

• 354 Harvey/Oak Forest Loop

A Metra Train pulling into the Midlothian Station

External links

• Metra – Stations – Midlothian station
• Flickr Photo
• Station from 147th Street from Google Maps Street View