Mars (Metra)

Mars
Station statistics
Address	6801 West Shakespeare Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60707
Coordinates	41°55′09″N 87°47′40″W / 41.9191°N 87.7945°W / 41.9191; -87.7945Coordinates: 41°55′09″N 87°47′40″W / 41.9191°N 87.7945°W / 41.9191; -87.7945
Lines	Milwaukee District/West
Platforms	2 Side platforms
Tracks	3
Parking	Yes
Other information
Accessible
Fare zone	B
Services
Preceding station   Metra   Following station Mont Clare toward Big Timber Road Milwaukee District/West Galewood toward Union Station

Mars is a station on Metra's Milwaukee District/West in Chicago, Illinois. The station is 9.1 miles (14.6 km) away from Union Station, the eastern terminus of the line.^[1] In Metra's zone-based fare system, Mars is in zone B.

Mars station consists of three tracks and two side platforms. The middle track has no platform so Milwaukee District/West Line stopping trains must use the outer tracks. Metra North Central Service trains use the tracks but do no stop.

The station is named for the Mars, Incorporated candy factory located on Oak Park Avenue in the Galewood neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. A walkway allows passengers to enter the factory directly from the train station.

References

1. ^ Metra Railfan Tips - Milwaukee District/West

External links

• Station information – Mars (Metra)

• Station from Oak Park Avenue from Google Maps Street View