Harvard
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Metra commuter rail station in Harvard, Illinois
Harvard station is a Metra commuter rail station in Harvard, Illinois. It is the terminus of the Union Pacific Northwest Line. Harvard is the farthest Metra station from Chicago at 63.16 miles (101.65 km) from Chicago; the next furthest stop, Antioch on the North Central Service, is over 10 miles closer to Chicago at 52.9 miles (85.1 km). The station contains a parking lot operated by the City of Harvard. A coach yard is adjacent to the station and is used to store trains during weekends and overnight hours. Harvard was the only Metra station located in the M zone, until all fare zones beyond J were retired by Metra in 2018. Trains that traveled to Chicago passed through an entire fare zone to reach Woodstock. No stations were located in zone L. Originally, Hartland was the only station located in zone L, however, the stop was closed in 1984. Harvard was then located in fare zone J until February 2024, when the fare structure was simplified across the system. Harvard is now in Zone 4. It is the westernmost station of the Metra system; the next most westerly stop is Elburn on the Union Pacific West Line. Harvard is the last station to use more than one track, as further beyond this station, the UP line is single tracked until reaching Janesville, Wisconsin.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 9,447
- Coordinates
- 42.422, -88.614
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Elevation
- 281 m
Overview of Harvard
In Illinois, United States, Harvard stands out as a tiny locality. With 9,447 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for nightlife, culture and nature.
Things to do in Harvard
Nightlife in Harvard
(4)On the nightlife side, Harvard offers Clubs, Disco, Music and Nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what Harvard is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Harvard
(2)Harvard records Historical Sites and Mosques under culture. It is a direct read of Harvard's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Harvard
(1)Our data lists Gardens as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Harvard.
Best time to visit Harvard
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Harvard through a larger town in Illinois; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Chicago.
Similar destinations
Places near Harvard that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Harvard known for?
- Harvard is mainly a destination for nightlife, culture and nature, set in Illinois, United States with around 9,447 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Harvard?
- You can plan around Clubs, Disco, Music, Nightlife and Historical Sites in Harvard. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Harvard?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Harvard located?
- Administratively, Harvard sits in Illinois, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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