Metra to Restore Chicago-Rockford Train Service by 2027

Metra, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, will restore passenger rail service between Chicago and Rockford by late 2027, with stops in Belvidere and Huntley. The project, funded through the Rebuild Illinois capital program, aims to provide efficient and economical travel, boost economic development, and reduce pollution and traffic congestion. The service will offer two round trips per day, with a travel time of under two hours. Engineering studies will determine the necessary track improvements for increased speeds.