Metra: Kids Ride For Free All Summer Long

Metra announced this week that up to three children ages 11 and under will be able to ride free with an adult starting this Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

“A trip on Metra is a great opportunity to spend time together as a family without having to worry about traffic and parking,” said Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski. “Plus, on weekends, Metra’s $10 Weekend Pass gives you another reason to hop aboard the train this summer. And during this coming holiday weekend, the weekend pass will be good on Memorial Day, too.”

In addition, Metra will offer early getaway trains on Friday, May 25, so customers can get a head start on their holiday plans. Most lines are adding and shifting trains to the early afternoon. Complete schedules and more information are available here.

Metra will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule on Memorial Day, which means there will be no service on the North Central Service, Heritage Corridor and SouthWest Service Lines.

During the festival season, Metra prohibits glass bottles and alcohol on trains after 7 p.m. or all day on specific dates. That includes Blues Fest in June, Taste of Chicago in July, Lollapalooza in August and more.

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