Metra Hinsdale station in Illinois is served by the BNSF Railway Line and lies 17.8 miles (28.6 km) from Union Station. It is located in Metra fare zone 3. The station is accessible with two side platforms, and the historic depot building serves as a waiting room on weekdays from 4:30 am to 8:00 pm. Travelling by train, Trains depart from Platform 1 out of town and enter on Platform 2, with the through line in between.
Parking is overseen by the Village of Hinsdale and comprises 331 spaces in eight lots, with 69 daily-only spots and five ADA-accessible spaces. Customers can buy tickets by credit card from vending machines at the station. For up-to-the-minute service information and the parking section, visit the page served at this station.
Metra Hinsdale Station Schedule
Metra Hinsdale Station schedule includes frequent BNSF Line trains with reliable weekday and weekend service to Chicago.
Metra Hinsdale Station Weekday Schedule
| Time (Hinsdale) | Inbound → Union Station | Outbound → Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM | 4:30 AM | 4:38 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 5:05 AM |
| 5:30 AM | 5:30 AM | 5:27 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 5:52 AM |
| 6:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 6:05 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 6:22 AM |
| 7:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 6:52 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 7:05 AM |
| 8:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 7:22 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 7:52 AM |
| 9:30 AM | 9:30 AM | 8:05 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 8:22 AM |
| 10:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 8:52 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 9:39 AM |
| 11:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 10:39 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:39 AM |
| 12:30 PM | 12:30 PM | 12:39 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:39 PM |
| 1:30 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:39 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 3:39 PM |
| 2:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:21 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 4:51 PM |
| 3:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 5:21 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:39 PM |
| 4:30 PM | 4:30 PM | 6:39 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 5:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 9:39 PM |
| 6:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 10:39 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 11:39 PM |
Metra Hinsdale Station Weekend Schedule
| Time (Hinsdale) | Inbound → Union Station | Outbound → Aurora |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 5:27 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | 6:15 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:22 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 8:05 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | 9:12 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 10:33 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 11:33 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 12:33 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:33 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:33 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:33 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:33 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:33 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 9:33 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 10:33 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 11:33 PM |
Metra Hinsdale Station Overview
Below is the station Overview.
Metra Hinsdale Station Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 E Hinsdale Ave, Hinsdale, IL 60521 |
| Fare Zone | 3 |
| Line | BNSF Railway Line |
| Platforms | 2 side platforms |
| Tracks | 3 |
| Average Weekday Boardings | 1,155 |
| Waiting Room Hours | 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Monday–Friday) |
| Accessibility | Fully accessible |
| Parking | 331 spaces across 8 lots |
| Ticket Purchasing | Credit card ticket vending machines available |
Metra Hinsdale Station Parking Information
1. Village Lot
- Address: Andover, North of tracks, about 300 ft east of Washington St.
- Spaces: 72
- Type: Daily or permit parking
- Rate: $3.50/day; $22.50/week; $53.50/month (permits)
- Notes: Pay by text with QR codes for convenience
2. Chestnut Street Lot
- Address: 296 Chestnut Street
- Spaces: 72
- Type: Daily parking
- Rate: Small fee
- Notes: There are no height limits, and the station is not far.
3. Garfield & Washington Lots
- Address: Adjacent to Washington Lot
- Spaces: Varies
- Type: Shopper-only
- Rate: $1/hour
- Notes: Pay-box system; not for commuter parking
4. Premium Parking Area
- Address: Burlington Drive – the by north platform
- Spaces: Limited
- Type: Daily parking
- Rate: $10/day
- Notes: Near the station; first-come, first-served
Metra Hinsdale Station Nearby Attractions
- Hinsdale History Museum
- Graue Mill and Museum
- Immanuel Hall
- Expression Gallery of Fine Art
- Burlington Park
- Katherine Legge Memorial Park
- William and Helen Coffeen House
- Robert A. and Mary Childs House
- William Whitney House
- Hinsdale Prime Steak
- Kirschbaum’s Bakery
- Downtown Hinsdale Historic District
Metra Hinsdale Stations List
- Union Station (Chicago)
- Western Avenue
- Cicero
- Berwyn
- La Vergne
- North Riverside
- Brookfield
- Riverside
- Lyons
- Hinsdale
- Westmont
- Downers Grove Main Street
- Downers Grove
- Oakbrook Terrace
- Elmhurst
- Villa Park
- Addison
- West Chicago
- Naperville
- Warrenville
- Geneva
- Batavia
- North Aurora
- Aurora
Metra Hinsdale Station Transfers and Connections Stations
1. Aurora (Terminus)
- Last stop on the BNSF line westbound.
- Connections to local bus services.
2. Naperville
- Major hub for east-west commuters.
- Pace Bus connections available.
3. Downers Grove
- Pace Buses connect at Downers Grove Main Street and Downers Grove stations.
4. Elmhurst
- Pace Bus stops close to the station for local service.
5. Oakbrook Terrace
- Close to Oakbrook Center Mall. Some Pace Bus connections.
6. Hinsdale
- Local Pace Bus stops in the vicinity of the station for regional transit.
7. Chicago (Union Station)
- Major downtown hub.
- Accessible to all CTA train lines: Red, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple, and Pink.)
- Connections to all CTA buses
- Connectivity to other Metra rail lines (Milwaukee District, Rock Island, Heritage Corridor, BNSF)
FAQs
Q. Where is the Hinsdale Station?
The Hinsdale Station should be found at 21 E Hinsdale Ave, Hinsdale, IL 60521.
Q. On what Metra line is Hinsdale Station?
The BNSF Railway Line serves the station, which links Aurora to the Union Station in Chicago.
Q. Does the Hinsdale Station have parking?
Yes, we have 331 parking spots in various lots with daily and permit parking.
Q. Does Hinsdale Station accommodate passengers with disabilities?
Yes, it has full accessibility with accessible ramps and platforms.
Q. What are the connections of Hinsdale Station?
Pace Bus has Pace stops in the area, and transfers into other stations along the BNSF Line or at Union Station to CTA and other Metra lines.
