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Blue Island-Vermont station - Friday schedule

LineDirectionTime
UP-NWChicago OTC5:02 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:20 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC5:55 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:00 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:30 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:35 AM
UP-NWHarvard/McHenry6:50 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC6:55 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:00 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:25 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:30 AM
UP-NWHarvard/McHenry7:30 AM
UP-NWHarvard/McHenry7:46 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC7:55 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC8:00 AM
UP-NWHarvard/McHenry8:16 AM
UP-NWHarvard/McHenry8:20 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC8:30 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC8:44 AM
UP-NWHarvard/McHenry9:11 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC9:14 AM
UP-NWHarvard/McHenry9:20 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC9:30 AM
UP-NWChicago OTC10:11 AM
UP-NWHarvard/McHenry10:15 AM

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Directions to Blue Island-Vermont with public transportation

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Bus stations near Blue Island-Vermont

  • Vermont St & Irving Ave,1 min walk,
  • Western Ave & Vermont St,4 min walk,
  • Vermont St & Western Ave,4 min walk,

Train stations near Blue Island-Vermont

  • Burr Oak,17 min walk,
  • 123rd St.,24 min walk,

Bus lines to Blue Island-Vermont

  • 348,Gregory St & York St,
  • 359,Homewood Metra Station,
  • 349,Western Ave & 79th St (Terminal),
  • 385,Midway Cta Station,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Blue Island-Vermont?

    The closest stations to Blue Island-Vermont are:

    • Vermont St & Irving Ave is 19 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Western Ave & Vermont St is 248 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Vermont St & Western Ave is 270 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Burr Oak is 1437 yards away, 17 min walk.
    • 123rd St. is 2002 yards away, 24 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Blue Island-Vermont?

    These bus lines stop near Blue Island-Vermont: 349, 359, 385.

  • Which train lines stop near Blue Island-Vermont?

    These train lines stop near Blue Island-Vermont: ME, RI.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Blue Island-Vermont?

    The nearest train station to Blue Island-Vermont is Burr Oak. It’s a 17 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Blue Island-Vermont?

    The nearest bus stop to Blue Island-Vermont is Vermont St & Irving Ave. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Blue Island-Vermont?

    The RI is the first train that goes to Blue Island-Vermont. It stops nearby at 4:58 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Blue Island-Vermont?

    The RI is the last train that goes to Blue Island-Vermont. It stops nearby at 1:11 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Blue Island-Vermont?

    The 349 is the first bus that goes to Blue Island-Vermont. It stops nearby at 5:02 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Blue Island-Vermont?

    The 359 is the last bus that goes to Blue Island-Vermont. It stops nearby at 12:10 AM.

  • How much is the train fare to Blue Island-Vermont?

    The train fare to Blue Island-Vermont costs about $3.75 - $6.75.

  • How much is the bus fare to Blue Island-Vermont?

    The bus fare to Blue Island-Vermont costs about $2.00.

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The station has the following entrances: Vermont St and Grove St

The first line to this station is UP-NW, at 5:02 AM, and the last line is UP-NW at 1:07 AM.

2300 West Grove Street, Blue Island, IL, USA

This station serves Metra’s lines

Blue Island-Vermont
Blue Island-VermontBlue Island–Vermont Street is a Metra station in Blue Island, Illinois, servicing the Rock Island District and Metra Electric District Lines. On the Rock Island, it is 16.4 miles (26.4 km) from LaSalle Street Station. For the Metra Electric, it is the southern terminus of the Blue Island Branch, and is 18.9 miles (30.4 km) from Millennium Station. On the Rock Island Line, as of 2022, Blue Island-Vermont Street is served by 74 trains (37 in each direction) on weekdays, by all 33 trains (16 inbound, 17 outbound) on Saturdays, and by all 28 trains (14 in each direction) on Sundays and holidays. On weekdays, 16 inbound trains originate, and 16 outbound trains terminate, at Vermont Street. On weekends and holidays, six inbound trains originate, and six outbound trains terminate, at Vermont Street. All trains that terminate/originate from here travel along the Rock Island's Beverly Branch, with all Main Line trains originating or terminating at points further south. On the Metra Electric Line, as of 2022, Blue Island is served by 18 trains (eight inbound, 10 outbound) on weekdays, and by eight trains (four in each direction) on Saturdays, with no service on the branch on Sundays or holidays. The two stations share the same parking facilities and the same bus connections. Although these two stations are across the street from each other and trains do not use the same platform areas, the proximity of the two to each other functionally allows riders to transfer from one to the other with only a very short walk (less than an eighth of a mile) between them. Blue Island-Vermont Street is one of the busiest stations on the Rock Island District. It is the centerpiece of the entire line, historically and presently. Many trains terminate here, most of them locals on the Beverly Branch, and most rush hour trains stop at this station, running express to and from this station. A coach yard is located just north of the station and is used to store out-of-service trains when not in use. Vermont Street is a favorite of railfans due to its unique four-track setup, frequent train action, and switching movements. Later on in the day, Iowa Interstate Railroad runs a daily freight train along the Rock Island tracks, from Blue Island to Council Bluffs, Iowa. For this reason, this daily freight train is officially named the BICB. Blue Island's police and fire departments are located several blocks away from Vermont Street. Blue Island–Vermont Street station and Blue Island station are both in zone 2 of Metra's zone-based fare system. As of 2018, Blue Island-Vermont Street station on the Rock Island District is the 84th busiest of Metra's 236 non-downtown stations, with an average of 595 weekday boardings. Blue Island station on Metra Electric is the 164th busiest of Metra's 236 non-downtown stations, with an average of 197 weekday boardings.
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Train stations near Blue Island-Vermont

Burr Oak,123rd St.

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