Metra Rail Summary

Download Metra Ridership Dataset

Summary ridership data for Metra’s rail network. The overview table displays the total monthly rides (ticketed and free) for the entire network for a given month. The page defaults to the latest month of data available. Users can change the month and year view via the filter buttons. Data is available for the past 13 years. Figures from years prior can be downloaded with the link above.

The first chart below displays the monthly ridership totals by rail line for the month specified. The second chart shows the network’s historical monthly totals for the 13 months prior to the month specified. The third chart shows the network’s historical monthly totals for the month specified for the past 13 years.

Note: The figures are based on ticket sales.

Accuracy of Data: The RTA makes every effort to provide correct and reliable information on this web site. However it does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the content and expressly disclaims liability for any errors and omission

Overview
Ticketed Boardings 2,512,929
Free Rides 33,856
Total 2,546,785

February Total Ridership by Line

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Previous 13 Month Ridership

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Historical February Total Ridership

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