Oak Lawn station, officially Oak Lawn Patriot, is a Metra SouthWest Service stop in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The line connects Manhattan with Chicago Union Station, making the station a local rail link to the city and communities along the route.
- Location: 9525 Tulley Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453.
- Rail route: Metra SouthWest Service, between Manhattan and Chicago Union Station.
- Nearby connections: Pace routes 381 and 395 have stops within a 2-minute walk, according to a transit listing.
Where Oak Lawn station is
Oak Lawn station is at 9525 Tulley Avenue in Oak Lawn, Illinois. The station sits within the village’s local street network, with commuter parking and a kiss-and-ride area included in its station project.
The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn identifies Oak Lawn Patriot as the nearest Metra stop to its address at 5100 Museum Drive. That makes the station a useful rail reference point when arranging a visit to the museum.
What trains serve Oak Lawn station?
Oak Lawn station is served by Metra’s SouthWest Service, which connects Manhattan and Chicago Union Station. Check the Metra official site before you go for current schedules and service details.
The route gives you a direct connection to Chicago Union Station, as well as service toward Manhattan. For your trip, confirm the train times and the direction of travel against your intended destination.
How do you get from Oak Lawn station to the hotel?
Oak Lawn station is about a 13-minute walk from a hotel in Oak Lawn. The route distance is about 0.4 miles, converted from the supplied 0.7 km estimate.
If you’re planning to use buses as part of your local journey, a transit listing identifies Pace routes 381 and 395 at stops within a 2-minute walk of the station. Bus services can change, so confirm the connection before setting out.
What access and parking facilities are at the station?
The station project includes a kiss-and-ride area, an art plaza and a multi-story parking deck. These features provide distinct options for arriving by car or meeting someone at the station.
Parking arrangements and payment methods can change. If you plan to leave a car, check current information from the Village of Oak Lawn before relying on a particular lot or payment method.
How can you plan a rail trip from Oak Lawn?
Start by checking the Metra SouthWest Service schedule for your direction and travel time, then confirm any onward connections. For journeys around the village, this guide to getting around Oak Lawn covers local transport options.
If your trip begins at Midway Airport, the route to Oak Lawn can be part of your planning. If you’re combining the train with a visit to the Children’s Museum, its address is 5100 Museum Drive, and it identifies Oak Lawn Patriot as the nearest Metra stop.
The museum also says its 95th Street bus stop is served by Pace routes 381 and 395. Check the relevant operators’ official sites before you go for current travel and parking details.
FAQs
What is Oak Lawn station’s official name?
Its official name is Oak Lawn Patriot. It is a Metra station in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Which Metra line serves Oak Lawn station?
Metra’s SouthWest Service serves the station and connects Manhattan with Chicago Union Station.
What is the station address?
Oak Lawn station is at 9525 Tulley Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453.
Can you connect from the station to Pace buses?
A transit listing identifies Pace routes 381 and 395 at stops within a 2-minute walk. Check current service details before travelling. For the airport leg, this guide to getting from Midway Airport to Oak Lawn covers that connection.