Skip to main content

How to get to Harvard Metra Station by bus or train?

See Harvard Metra Station on the map

Directions to Harvard Metra Station with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Harvard Metra Station

  • BusBus: 
  • TrainTrain: 

How to get to Harvard Metra Station by bus?

Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

How to get to Harvard Metra Station by train?

Click on the train route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.

Bus stations near Harvard Metra Station

  • Ayer/Front,3 min walk,

Bus lines to Harvard Metra Station

  • 808,Harvard Community Hospital,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Harvard Metra Station?

    The closest stations to Harvard Metra Station are:

    • Ayer/Front is 205 yards away, 3 min walk.
  • Which bus line stops near Harvard Metra Station?

    808

  • Which train line stops near Harvard Metra Station?

    UP-NW

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Harvard Metra Station?

    The nearest bus stop to Harvard Metra Station is Ayer/Front. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to Harvard Metra Station?

    The 808 is the first bus that goes to Harvard Metra Station. It stops nearby at 6:26 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Harvard Metra Station?

    The 808 is the last bus that goes to Harvard Metra Station. It stops nearby at 6:35 PM.

  • How much is the train fare to Harvard Metra Station?

    The train fare to Harvard Metra Station costs about $3.75 - $6.75.

  • How much is the bus fare to Harvard Metra Station?

    The bus fare to Harvard Metra Station costs about $2.00.

See Harvard Metra Station on the map

Public Transportation to Harvard Metra Station

Wondering how to get to Harvard Metra Station, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Harvard Metra Station with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

Moovit provides free maps and live directions to help you navigate through your city. View schedules, routes, timetables, and find out how long does it take to get to Harvard Metra Station in real time.

Looking for the nearest stop or station to Harvard Metra Station? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Ayer/Front.

Bus:Train:

Want to see if there’s another route that gets you there at an earlier time? Moovit helps you find alternative routes or times. Get directions from and directions to Harvard Metra Station easily from the Moovit App or Website.

We make riding to Harvard Metra Station easy, which is why over 1.5 million users, including users in Harvard, trust Moovit as the best app for public transit. You don’t need to download an individual bus app or train app, Moovit is your all-in-one transit app that helps you find the best bus time or train time available.

For information on prices of bus and train, costs and ride fares to Harvard Metra Station, please check the Moovit app.

Use the app to navigate to popular places including to the airport, hospital, stadium, grocery store, mall, coffee shop, school, college, and university.

Harvard Metra Station Address: 1 N Ayer St street in Harvard

Harvard Metra Station
Harvard Metra StationHarvard station is a Metra commuter rail station in Harvard, Illinois. It is the terminus of the Union Pacific Northwest Line. Harvard is the farthest Metra station from Chicago at 63.16 miles (101.65 km) from Chicago; the next furthest stop, Antioch on the North Central Service, is over 10 miles closer to Chicago at 52.9 miles (85.1 km). The station contains a parking lot operated by the City of Harvard. A coach yard is adjacent to the station and is used to store trains during weekends and overnight hours. Harvard was the only Metra station located in the M zone, until all fare zones beyond J were retired by Metra in 2018. Trains that traveled to Chicago passed through an entire fare zone to reach Woodstock. No stations were located in zone L. Originally, Hartland was the only station located in zone L, however, the stop was closed in 1984. Harvard was then located in fare zone J until February 2024, when the fare structure was simplified across the system. Harvard is now in Zone 4. It is the westernmost station of the Metra system; the next most westerly stop is Elburn on the Union Pacific West Line. Harvard is the last station to use more than one track, as further beyond this station, the UP line is single tracked until reaching Janesville, Wisconsin. Being Chicago's most northwesterly commuter rail station, the Harvard station attracts commuters from the Rockford and Belvidere region of northern Illinois as well as south-central Wisconsin. As of 2018, Harvard is the 151st busiest of the 236 non-downtown stations in the Metra system, with an average of 265 weekday boardings. As of February 16, 2024, Harvard is served by 27 trains (14 inbound, 13 outbound) on weekdays, by 20 trains (10 in each direction) on Saturdays, and by 15 trains (seven inbound, eight outbound) on Sundays.
How to get to Harvard Metra Station with public transit - About the place

Get around Harvard by public transit!

Traveling around Harvard has never been so easy. See step by step directions as you travel to any attraction, street or major public transit station. View bus and train schedules, arrival times, service alerts and detailed routes on a map, so you know exactly how to get to anywhere in Harvard.

When traveling to any destination around Harvard use Moovit's Live Directions with Get Off Notifications to know exactly where and how far to walk, how long to wait for your line, and how many stops are left. Moovit will alert you when it's time to get off — no need to constantly re-check whether yours is the next stop.

Wondering how to use public transit in Harvard or how to pay for public transit in Harvard? Moovit public transit app can help you navigate your way with public transit easily, and at minimum cost. It includes public transit fees, ticket prices, and costs. Looking for a map of Harvard public transit lines? Moovit public transit app shows all public transit maps in Harvard with all bus or train routes and stops on an interactive map.

Harvard has 2 transit type(s), including: bus or train, operated by several transit agencies, including CTA 'L', Metra, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, CTA, PACE, O'Hare International Airport Shuttle Bus, Gary Public Transit, Amtrak, River Valley Metro, Valpo Transit, DeKalb Public Transit, FlixBus-us, Greyhound-us, Van Galder (Coach USA) and Wisconsin Coach Lines

Public transit lines with stations closest to Harvard Metra Station

Bus lines with stations closest to Harvard Metra Station

Easier to get to Harvard Metra Station in…