Ravinia Festival concertgoers can now get there and back for free on a Metra train. In a new partnership between Metra and the music festival, Ravinia ticket-holders can use their concert ticket to ride the Metra Union Pacific North line to the show.
The Ravinia Festival outdoor concert series will run this year between Thursday and Sept. 25.
Concertgoers hopping aboard the UP North Line just need to show the conductor their ticket or e-ticket to the music festival to ride the train to the entrance at Ravinia Park Station or to Braeside Station, which is a short walk from the park.
Fares typically cost anywhere between $4 and $9.50. Prior to this year, Metra offered special passes for concertgoers.
Ravinia Festival takes place in Highland Park, 20 miles north of Chicago between Green Bay and Lake Cook roads.
The rides are accessible from any stop on the UP North Line.
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“This partnership is just one more way we can be My Metra for our customers,” said Metra CEO and Executive Director Jim Derwinski said in a written statement.
“We are proud to be a part of this unique opportunity and are certain that the free Metra service will enhance concertgoers’ journey to the park,” Ravinia President and CEO Jeff Haydon said. “The train has always been a part of Ravinia’s history and we’re excited to build on this partnership.”