Deerfield station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Deerfield station in October 2015.
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| Location | 860 Deerfield Road Deerfield, Illinois |
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| Owned by | Village of Deerfield | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Connections |  Pace Buses |
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| Parking | On street | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Disabled access | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fare zone | E | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | 1872 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rebuilt | 1900, 1917 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Passengers (2018) | 1,133 (average weekday)  11.6% |
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| Rank | 39 out of 236 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Passenger Depot
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 Location in Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Location | Deerfield, Illinois, USA | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Built | 1917 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| NRHP reference No. | 98000066 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Added to NRHP | February 5, 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||
The Deerfield station is a train station in Deerfield, Illinois. It is one of two stations in Deerfield that are part of the Metra commuter rail system. This station is on the Milwaukee District/North Line. You can find it at 860 Deerfield Road, which is about 24.2 miles (39.0 km) from Chicago Union Station. Union Station is the main starting point for this train line.
Many trains on this line either start or end their journey at Deerfield. The station helps people travel between Union Station in Chicago and Fox Lake, Illinois. In 2018, Deerfield was one of Metra's busiest stations outside of downtown Chicago. It was originally built for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad.
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About Deerfield Station
Deerfield station is an important stop for many people traveling by train. It has two platforms, one for trains going in each direction. The station is owned by the Village of Deerfield. It is also a historic place.
A Look Back in Time
The first Deerfield station was built in 1872. It was called the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Passenger Depot. This first station was located at what is now 35 Central Avenue. While the first building was being constructed, a simple boxcar was used as a temporary station.
The station was moved to its current spot in 1900. In 1913, a special tunnel was built under the tracks for people to walk through safely. The station had to be rebuilt again in 1917 after a fire. The building you see today still has many parts from that 1917 rebuild. These include old-style windows and radiators. The Deerfield Historical Society often shows old photos and stories inside the station.
Trains and Travel
Most trains that pass through Deerfield station make a stop here. Only a few trains going towards Chicago skip this station on weekdays. All trains going away from Chicago stop here. Also, all weekend trains stop at Deerfield.
Deerfield is often used as a turning point for trains. Six trains heading out of Chicago end their trip here. Five trains heading towards Chicago start their journey from Deerfield.
The Famous "No-Kissing Zone"
In 1979, Deerfield station became famous across the country. Village officials created a "No-Kissing Zone" at the station's drop-off area. This was because couples were taking too long to say goodbye, causing traffic jams.
Signs that looked like international traffic signs were put up. These signs showed a picture of two people kissing with a line through it. This "No-Kissing" rule got a lot of attention. It was even featured in Time Magazine and on ABC's AM America. A family from Deerfield even showed replica pins of the signs on the game show Family Feud.
Even with this rule, the station appeared in the 1983 movie Risky Business. The Deerfield station was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 5, 1998. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
Bus connections
You can connect to local buses from Deerfield station. These buses are run by Pace.
- 471 Highland Park/Deerfield
- 632 Lake Cook Shuttle Bug 2
Images for kids
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The historic Deerfield station building.
- Metra – Stations – Deerfield station
