Chicago Transportation Alerts
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🚆 Metra UP-N: Train #808, scheduled to depart Waukegan at 8:30 AM, will not operate due to operational issues. Train #810, scheduled to depart Kenosha at 9:08 AM will accommodate passengers. Visit metratracker.com for train location.
February 8, 2026 at 12:33 PM
🚆 Metra UP-N: Train #808, scheduled to depart Waukegan at 8:30 AM, will not operate due to operational issues. Train #810, scheduled to depart Kenosha at 9:08 AM will accommodate passengers. Visit metratracker.com for train location.
🟥 Red Line trains are running with residual delays and congestion following an earlier police activity at 95th/Dan Ryan. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
February 8, 2026 at 11:09 AM
🟥 Red Line trains are running with residual delays and congestion following an earlier police activity at 95th/Dan Ryan. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
🟥 Red Line trains are standing due to police activity at 95th/Dan Ryan. Crews working to restore service.
February 8, 2026 at 11:06 AM
🟥 Red Line trains are standing due to police activity at 95th/Dan Ryan. Crews working to restore service.
🚆 Metra RI: Rock Island District outbound train 235 scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 12:56 AM is operating extensively delayed due to train 233 striking a vehicle
February 8, 2026 at 7:51 AM
🚆 Metra RI: Rock Island District outbound train 235 scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 12:56 AM is operating extensively delayed due to train 233 striking a vehicle
🚆 Metra RI: Rock Island District outbound train 233 scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 11:56 PM is on the move and operating extensively delayed due to striking a vehicle
February 8, 2026 at 7:48 AM
🚆 Metra RI: Rock Island District outbound train 233 scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 11:56 PM is on the move and operating extensively delayed due to striking a vehicle
🚆 Metra RI: Rock Island District outbound train 233 scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 11:56 PM remains stopped near New Lenox due to striking a vehicle.
February 8, 2026 at 7:15 AM
🚆 Metra RI: Rock Island District outbound train 233 scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 11:56 PM remains stopped near New Lenox due to striking a vehicle.
🚆 Metra RI: Rock Island District outbound train 235 scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 12:56 AM is stopped at Hickory Creek due to train 233 striking a vehicle near New Lenox.
February 8, 2026 at 7:12 AM
🚆 Metra RI: Rock Island District outbound train 235 scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 12:56 AM is stopped at Hickory Creek due to train 233 striking a vehicle near New Lenox.
🚆 Metra RI: Rock Island District outbound train 233 scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 11:56 PM is stopped near New Lenox due to striking a vehicle.
February 8, 2026 at 6:09 AM
🚆 Metra RI: Rock Island District outbound train 233 scheduled to arrive in Joliet at 11:56 PM is stopped near New Lenox due to striking a vehicle.
🚍 151 Sheridan buses are rerouted via Michigan, Chicago, LaSalle, North Ave, Stockton Dr & over normal route due to fire department activity nr Inner LSD/Division
February 8, 2026 at 3:54 AM
🚍 151 Sheridan buses are rerouted via Michigan, Chicago, LaSalle, North Ave, Stockton Dr & over normal route due to fire department activity nr Inner LSD/Division
🟦 Blue Line trains are running w/residual delays following an earlier unauthorized person on the tracks at Cicero(Congress). Service is resuming, allow extra time
February 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM
🟦 Blue Line trains are running w/residual delays following an earlier unauthorized person on the tracks at Cicero(Congress). Service is resuming, allow extra time
🟦 Blue Line trains are standing at Cicero (Congress) due to unauthorized person on the tracks. Crews working to restore service.
February 8, 2026 at 2:54 AM
🟦 Blue Line trains are standing at Cicero (Congress) due to unauthorized person on the tracks. Crews working to restore service.
🟦 Blue Line trains are running w/residual delays following an earlier unauthorized person on the tracks at O'Hare. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
February 7, 2026 at 11:31 PM
🟦 Blue Line trains are running w/residual delays following an earlier unauthorized person on the tracks at O'Hare. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2615, scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 4:35 PM, is on the move and may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to earlier track construction. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
February 7, 2026 at 11:15 PM
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2615, scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 4:35 PM, is on the move and may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to earlier track construction. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
🟦 Blue Line trains are standing at O'Hare due to unauthorized person on the tracks. Crews working to restore service.
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM
🟦 Blue Line trains are standing at O'Hare due to unauthorized person on the tracks. Crews working to restore service.
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2615, scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 4:35 PM, is on the move and may be operating 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule due to earlier track construction. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
February 7, 2026 at 10:51 PM
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2615, scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 4:35 PM, is on the move and may be operating 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule due to earlier track construction. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #26 15, scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 4:35 PM, will be delayed in departure due to earlier track construction. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available
February 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #26 15, scheduled to depart Chicago Union Station at 4:35 PM, will be delayed in departure due to earlier track construction. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available
🚆 Metra UP-N: train #820 scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 4:50 PM, is on the move and operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to earlier mechanical problems. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
February 7, 2026 at 10:42 PM
🚆 Metra UP-N: train #820 scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 4:50 PM, is on the move and operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule, due to earlier mechanical problems. Visit metratracker.com for the location of your train.
🚆 Metra UP-N: train #820, scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 4:50 PM, is stopped near Central Street/Evanston. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
February 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
🚆 Metra UP-N: train #820, scheduled to arrive Ogilvie Transportation Center at 4:50 PM, is stopped near Central Street/Evanston. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2614, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 4:22 PM, is on the move and may be operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to track construction. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
February 7, 2026 at 10:24 PM
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2614, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 4:22 PM, is on the move and may be operating 20 to 25 minutes behind schedule due to track construction. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2614, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 4:22 PM, is on the move and may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to track construction. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
February 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2614, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 4:22 PM, is on the move and may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to track construction. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2614, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 4:22 PM, is stopped near Deerfield due to track construction. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
February 7, 2026 at 9:42 PM
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2614, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 4:22 PM, is stopped near Deerfield due to track construction. The duration of this delay is unknown. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
🟥 Red Line trains are running, but not stopping at 63rd due to police activity.
February 7, 2026 at 9:21 PM
🟥 Red Line trains are running, but not stopping at 63rd due to police activity.
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2612, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 2:22 PM, is on the move and may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to track construction. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
February 7, 2026 at 8:21 PM
🚆 Metra MD-N: train #2612, scheduled to arrive Chicago Union Station at 2:22 PM, is on the move and may be operating 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule due to track construction. Metra will provide updates as information becomes available.
Howard-bound 🟥 Red Line trains are standing at Sheridan due to a door problem on a train. Crews working to restore service.
February 7, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Howard-bound 🟥 Red Line trains are standing at Sheridan due to a door problem on a train. Crews working to restore service.
Forest Park-bound 🟦 Blue Line trains are running w/residual delays following an earlier delay at UIC Halsted. Service is resuming, allow extra time.
February 7, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Forest Park-bound 🟦 Blue Line trains are running w/residual delays following an earlier delay at UIC Halsted. Service is resuming, allow extra time.