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.[2] In Metra's zone-based fare structure, Midlothian is located in zone 2. As of 2018, Midlothian is the 56th busiest of Metra's 236 non-downtown stations, with an average of 938 weekday boardings.[1]

Midlothian
Midlothian station in April 2016.
General information
Location3750 West 147th Street
Midlothian, Illinois
Coordinates41°37′35″N 87°42′42″W / 41.6264°N 87.7118°W / 41.6264; -87.7118
Owned byMetra
Line(s)Joliet Subdistrict
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
ConnectionsPace Buses
Construction
ParkingYes
AccessibleYes
Other information
Fare zone2
History
Rebuilt2000
Passengers
2018938 (average weekday)[1]Decrease 7.6%
Rank56 out of 236[1]
Services
Preceding station Metra Following station
Oak Forest
toward Joliet
Rock Island Robbins
Former services
Preceding station Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Following station
Oak Forest
toward Joliet
Suburban Service Robbins
toward Chicago
Location
Map

As of 2022, Midlothian is served by 42 trains (21 in each direction) on weekdays, by 21 trains (10 inbound, 11 outbound) on Saturdays, and by 16 trains (eight in each direction) on Sundays and holidays.

Midlothian is located at grade level and consists of two side platforms which serve two tracks. There is a station house on the inbound platform where tickets can be purchased. Parking is available at the station along 147th Street as well as Waverly Avenue, Prairie Avenue, Hamlin Avenue, and Abbottsford Road.

Tracks

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There are two tracks at Midlothian. Trains from Chicago run on track 2 (the north track) and trains to Chicago run on track 1 (the south track.)

Bus connections

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Pace

  • 354 Harvey/Oak Forest Loop
 
A Metra train pulling into the Midlothian station

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Commuter Rail System Station Boarding/Alighting Count: Summary Results Fall 2018" (PDF). Metra. April 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 May 2019.
  2. ^ Metra Railfan Tips - Rock Island District
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