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{{short description|Commuter rail station in Waukegan, Illinois}} |
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| style = Metra |
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| name=] Waukegan |
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| name = {{Metra header|Waukegan}} |
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| image=Metra Union Pacific Waukegan, Illinois.jpg |
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| image = Metra Union Pacific Waukegan, Illinois.jpg |
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| image_caption=Platform along the station house |
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| image_caption = Platform along the station house |
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| address=95 North Spring Street<br />Waukegan, IL |
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| address = 95 North Spring Street, ] |
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| coordinates={{coord|42.3607|-87.8283|type:railwaystation_region:US-IL|display=inline,title}} |
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| coordinates = {{coord|42.3607|-87.8283|type:railwaystation_region:US-IL|display=inline,title}} |
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| line={{Rail color box|system=Metra|line=Union Pacific/North}} |
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| other={{bus icon|12px|Local Transit}} ''']''' |
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| other = {{bus icon|12px|Local Transit}} ''']''' |
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| platform=1 ], 1 ] |
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| platform = 1 ], 1 ] |
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| tracks=3 |
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| tracks = 3 |
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| parking=Yes |
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| parking = Yes |
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| passengers = 764 (average weekday)<ref name=":0" /> |
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| baggage_check= No |
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| pass_year = 2018 |
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| pass_percent = -16.1 |
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| opened = 1900{{citation needed|date=May 2014}} |
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| opened=1900{{citation needed|date=May 2014}} |
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| rebuilt = 1988{{citation needed|date=May 2014}} |
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| rebuilt=1989{{citation needed|date=May 2014}} |
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| electrified= No |
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| accessible = Yes |
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| ADA=Yes |
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| owned = Union Pacific, City of Waukegan |
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| zone = 4 |
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| owned=Union Pacific, City of Waukegan |
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| zone=H |
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| pass_rank = 67 out of 236<ref name=":0" /> |
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| services={{s-rail|title=Metra}} |
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| services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Metra|line=Union Pacific/North|left=Zion|right=North Chicago}} |
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|other_services_header = Former services |
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{{s-line|system=Metra|next=North Chicago|line=Union Pacific/North|previous=Zion}} |
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|other_services_collapsible =yes |
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|other_services={{Adjacent stations|system=Chicago and North Western Railway|line1=Chicago-Minneapolis via Milwaukee|left1=Kenosha|right1=Lake Forest|line2=Milwaukee Division|left2=Asbestos|right2=North Chicago}} |
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\\vSTRgf!~MFADEg ~~ ~~ ~~ {{rint|Chicago|UPN}} north to {{stl|Metra|Kenosha}} |
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\RP1e!~RP1n!~RP2s\RP1wns!~PLTl\vSTR\PLTr |
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RP2q!~MFADEgq\RP1s!~RP2w!~RP2n\RP1!~PLTl\vSTR\PLTr ~~ ~~ {{rmri|left}} Washington St. |
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\\vSTRgf!~MFADEf ~~ ~~ ~~ {{rint|Chicago|UPN}} south to {{stl|Metra|Ogilvie}} |
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| mapframe-custom = {{Infobox mapframe |shape=none |line=none |marker=rail |marker-color=#0f5200 |zoom=15 }} |
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'''Waukegan''' is a railroad station in ], ], ] served by ]'s ]. It is officially located on 95 North Spring Street, is {{convert|35.9|mi|km}} away from ], the inbound terminus of the Union Pacific/North Line,<ref></ref> and also serves commuters who travel north to ]. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Waukegan is in zone H. |
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'''Waukegan''' is a railroad station in ], served by ]'s ]. It is officially located on 95 North Spring Street, is {{convert|36.0|mi|km}} away from ], the inbound terminus of the Union Pacific North Line,<ref></ref> and also serves commuters who travel north to ]. In Metra's zone-based fare system, Waukegan is in zone 4. As of 2018, Waukegan is the 67th busiest of Metra's 236 non-downtown stations, with an average of 764 weekday boardings.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://metrarail.com/sites/default/files/assets/planning/ridership/2018_summary_results_report_final.pdf|title=Commuter Rail System Station Boarding/Alighting Count: Summary Results Fall 2018|date=April 2019|website=Metra|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526034459/https://metrarail.com/sites/default/files/assets/planning/ridership/2018_summary_results_report_final.pdf|archive-date=26 May 2019|url-status=}}</ref> |
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As of February 16, 2024, Waukegan is served by 46 trains (23 in each direction) on weekdays, by all 26 trains (13 in each direction) on Saturdays, and by all 18 trains (nine in each direction) on Sundays and holidays. |
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Although Waukegan Station is not the terminus of the UP-N line, most trains along the line stop at Waukegan. The station not only contains storage tracks for Metra trains,<ref></ref> but is also located near freight lines for the ] as well as the ].<ref></ref> Also there is a Union Pacific freight yard adjacent to the station and freight trains are oftentimes parked and sorted here. In addition, the station serves as a stop for the ]. Passengers who wish to travel to the Zion Metra station can use Pace's route 571, which provides daily service between the two stations. |
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A total of 17 outbound trains terminate at Waukegan, along with 17 inbound trains originating here, on weekdays. On Saturdays, six outbound trains terminate at Waukegan while eight inbound trains originate here. On Sundays, six outbound trains terminate at Waukegan and six inbound trains originate here. |
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Waukegan Station is located very near to downtown Waukegan, home to attractions such as the ]. Located at the bottom of the bluff that overlooks ], the station is immediately downhill from the historic Carnegie Library building. Other historic buildings in the area include the old houses of the ] Historic District, site of that school's campus until 2006. Buses connect the station to attractions further inland, such as ] in Gurnee. |
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Although Waukegan Station is not the terminus of the Union Pacific North Line, most trains along the line end at Waukegan. The station not only contains storage tracks for Metra trains,<ref></ref> but is also located near freight lines for the ] as well as the former ].<ref></ref> There is also a Union Pacific freight yard adjacent to the station and freight trains are often parked and sorted here. In addition, the station serves as a stop for the ]. Passengers who wish to travel to the {{stl|Metra|Zion}} Metra station can use Pace's route 571, which provides daily service between the two stations. |
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Waukegan Station is located very near to downtown Waukegan, home to attractions such as the ]. Located at the bottom of the bluff that overlooks ], the station is immediately downhill from the historic Carnegie Library building. Other historic buildings in the area include the old houses of the ] Historic District, site of that school's campus until 2006. Buses connect the station to attractions further inland, such as ] in Gurnee. |
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==Bus connections== |
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*<nowiki> #561 Castlecrest via McAree </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> 561 Castlecrest via McAree </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> #562 Gurnee via Sunset </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> 562 Gurnee via Sunset </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> #563 Great Lakes Naval Station </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> 563 Great Lakes Naval Station </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> #564 Jackson/14th </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> 564 Jackson/14th </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> #565 Grand Avenue </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> 565 Grand Avenue </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> #568 Belvidere </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> 568 Belvidere </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> #571 Zion </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> 571 Zion </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> #572 Westfield Shoppingtown Hawthorn-Waukegan </nowiki> |
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*<nowiki> 572 Washington </nowiki> |
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As of February 16, 2024, Waukegan is served by 46 trains (23 in each direction) on weekdays, by all 26 trains (13 in each direction) on Saturdays, and by all 18 trains (nine in each direction) on Sundays and holidays.
A total of 17 outbound trains terminate at Waukegan, along with 17 inbound trains originating here, on weekdays. On Saturdays, six outbound trains terminate at Waukegan while eight inbound trains originate here. On Sundays, six outbound trains terminate at Waukegan and six inbound trains originate here.
Although Waukegan Station is not the terminus of the Union Pacific North Line, most trains along the line end at Waukegan. The station not only contains storage tracks for Metra trains, but is also located near freight lines for the Union Pacific Railroad as well as the former Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway. There is also a Union Pacific freight yard adjacent to the station and freight trains are often parked and sorted here. In addition, the station serves as a stop for the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Passengers who wish to travel to the Zion Metra station can use Pace's route 571, which provides daily service between the two stations.
Waukegan Station is located very near to downtown Waukegan, home to attractions such as the Genesee Theatre. Located at the bottom of the bluff that overlooks Lake Michigan, the station is immediately downhill from the historic Carnegie Library building. Other historic buildings in the area include the old houses of the Shimer College Historic District, site of that school's campus until 2006. Buses connect the station to attractions further inland, such as Six Flags Great America in Gurnee.
Waukegan 
Platform along the station house
Pace Buses
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Washington St.
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