Inbound trains on every line at all times run through to their Chicago terminus, however, many outbound trains do not run through to their respective lines' terminus (for example, most trains on the Union Pacific/Northwest Line do not run through to Harvard instead, terminating at Crystal Lake) Metra Rail Faresįare is determined by the distance travelled by a passenger. Lines not contracted are operated by the Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Rail Corporation (NIRC), Metra's operating subsidiary. The lines out of the Ogilvie Transportation Center (formerly Northwestern Station) are operated by the Union Pacific Railroad. The BNSF Line service is operated by BNSF Railway. Of Metra's 11 routes, four are operated under contract. Metra's urban-centric service remains popular with suburban commuters working downtown, reverse commuters, and those who visit Chicago for recreational activities and tourism. All of these stations are situated within walking distance of the Chicago Loop, so Metra passengers may also transfer to a different Metra line upon their arrival downtown. The Rock Island District originates at LaSalle Street Station, and the Metra Electric District originates at Millennium Station. The three Union Pacific lines originate at Ogilvie Transportation Center. Six of Metra's eleven lines originate at Union Station. In downtown Chicago, Metra trains originate from one of four stations. Although Metra's commuter rail system is designed to connect points all over the Chicago metropolitan area, it does provide some intracity connections within Chicago. Therefore, a passenger can connect between the city and a suburb or between two points in the suburbs using Metra service. Each station, unless a route or branch terminus, provides travel toward (inbound) and away from (outbound) downtown Chicago. Metra services passengers through stations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. For a more comprehensive list, see List of Metra stations
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