Most Walkable Metra Towns

The following suburban Metra stations are located in walkable areas, making these suburbs welcoming places to visit and live for people who prefer walking and transit over sitting in traffic. WalkScore (www.walkscore.com) is a measure of walkability based on density and diversity of retail and amenities. Visit the Train Stop Guide to explore more stations.

Arlington Heights
Metra Station WalkScore: 100

Elmhurst
Metra Station WalkScore: 100

Evanston
Metra Station WalkScore: 98

Glen Ellyn
Metra Station WalkScore: 98

Highland Park
Metra Station WalkScore: 98

LaGrange Road
Metra Station WalkScore: 98

Downers Grove Main Street
Metra Station WalkScore: 97

Oak Park
Metra Station WalkScore: 97

Wheaton
Metra Station Walkscore: 97

Elgin
Metra Station WalkScore: 94

McHenry
Metra Station WalkScore: 94

Park Ridge
Metra Station WalkScore: 94

Blue Island
Metra Station WalkScore: 92

Libertyville
Metra Station WalkScore: 91

Woodstock
Metra Station WalkScore: 89

Antioch
Metra Station WalkScore: 88

Wilmette
Metra Station WalkScore: 86

Kenosha, Wis.
Metra Station WalkScore: 83

Geneva
Metra Station WalkScore: 80

Naperville
Metra Station WalkScore: 78

Riverside
Metra Station WalkScore: 66


“Most Walkable Metra Towns” by Lee Crandell is licensed under CC BY