All Aboard: Rails, Trails, and Ales is Back on Metra for fall 2024
Lemont Metra Rail Station | Photography by Molly Hebda
This fall, Metra is offering a special service on the Heritage Corridor Line with service from Chicago to Lemont. From September through October 12, this additional service offers an excellent opportunity to explore Lemont and destinations along the I&M Canal — including easy access to bike and running paths, craft breweries, restaurants, and our vibrant shops & boutiques. The Special Heritage Corridor Saturday service will provide three round-trip trains, each equipped with Metra’s new bike cars to carry extra bikes.
The $7 Saturday Pass and Family Fares allow up to three children aged 11 and under to ride free with a fare-paying adult. Enjoy this affordable way to discover a new area in Illinois and enjoy some fall fun.
If you’re exploring Lemont for the first time, choose one of our day trip itineraries to squeeze the most out of your trip:
1 DAY 4 WAYS: TREAT YOURSELF TO A DAY WITH THE GIRLS
1 DAY 4 WAYS: A VERY SPECIAL FAMILY DAY IN LEMONT
Date Night at Hughie McLafferty’s
Take advantage of the additional Metra service to enjoy our upcoming fall Saturday events:
LJWC/Lemont Township’s Scarecrow Fest | September 21, 12PM - 3PM
Enjoy the annual scarecrow walk with this year’s theme dedicated to the Be a Good Sport: Highlight your favorite activity. Families will compete to win cash prizes with scarecrows dressed after their favorite sport, hobby, or activity. The fest is fun for all ages with lots of music, food, drinks, and activities to kick off the fall season. Learn More.
Oktoberfest at The Forge | September 21, 12PM - 10PM
Oktoberfest at The Forge: Lemont Quarries Adventure Park is back and better than ever. Ride the Metra into Lemont Downtown and then take the bus to the festival full of award-winning Pollyanna beer and cocktails, a full day of live music, and food from local restaurants. You don’t want to miss the largest outdoor festival of the year. Learn More.
Art on the Green | September 21, 11AM - 5PM
Join the Lemont Art & Culture Commission for the Inaugural Art on the Green in Lemont Downtown and the celebration of the National Arts & Humanities Months. For 150 years, artists have been inspired by Lemont — the people, the architecture, and the spirit of the community. This event will showcase local artists displaying and selling their work and meeting with fans. Learn More.
Enjoy easy access to a walking trail in Lemont
Find more information about how to explore the region with Metra at metra.com.
View the fall schedules here and enjoy a $7 Saturday Pass from Metra and come experience Lemont. Read the full press release on metra.com.
