Free UP North rides for Ravinia concertgoers

(June 30, 2021) -

Thanks to a new partnership between Metra and the Ravinia Festival, this year-for the first time ever-a ticket for a concert at the world-famous venue will also allow you to get there for free on a fast and convenient Metra Union Pacific North train.

For the 2021 concert season, which starts July 1, Metra and the Ravinia Festival are partnering to allow concertgoers to travel to the park on the UP North Line at no cost. All concertgoers need to do is show the Metra conductor their concert ticket or e-ticket and their rides to and from Ravinia Park on the UP North Line are free!

'This partnership is just one more way we can be My Metra for our customers,' said Metra CEO/Executive Director Jim Derwinski. 'Metra has always been more than just a way to commute to work. It's a way to travel affordably and sustainably to enjoy all that the Chicago region has to offer. The fact that our trains stop at the entrance to Ravinia Park is a great example of how easy it is to access many regional attractions without a car.'
'We are proud to be a part of this unique opportunity and are certain that the free Metra service will enhance concertgoers' journey to the park,' Ravinia President and CEO Jeff Haydon said. 'The train has always been a part of Ravinia's history and we're excited to build on this partnership.'

Metra's UP North Line from Chicago to Kenosha is the perfect solution for avoiding traffic and additional parking fees. The line's Ravinia Park Station is located at the entrance to the festival grounds and is used exclusively for events at the park. The line's Braeside Station is also located a short walk from the park.

Concertgoers can ride the UP North Line from any of its stops. South of Ravinia, those include the downtown Ogilvie Transportation Center, Clybourn, Ravenswood, Rogers Park, stations in Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Indian Hill, Winnetka, Hubbard Woods and Glencoe. North of Ravinia, concertgoers can board trains in Highland Park, Highwood, Fort Sheridan, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Great Lakes, North Chicago, Waukegan, Zion Winthrop Harbor and Kenosha.

Plan your trip by checking out the UP North Line schedule on Metra's website.