Metra Metropolitan Rail Roselle Station

Good station with good service. Ticket guy George is funny and helpful. Parking is free on weekends (saturday and sunday).

The gentleman behind the ticket counter is hilarious. So kind and welcoming in a place most people would prefer not to have to go to.

Tip: Save yourself $ 3/​ticket by paying at the ticket counter (instead of ON the train).
George, the 45−50-ish charming guy at the ticket counter was really cool and helpful. Very personable guy! Seriously fun. I’d love to take him out for drinks and just dish about weird customer stories! (George also gave me tips on how to get to Grant Park for the Weezer show. He also reminded me to pay for parking. Cool, genuine dood — thanks George!)
I snagged 1 of 2 open spots at 1:45pm on a weekday. George says parking fills up by 9am, and noted how lucky I was to snag a spot, so take that into consideration.
Tip 2: If Roselle is full, the Medinah Metra is right down the street.

It’s a train station. You wait, a train arrives, and you’re whisked away.
The few times I’ve been here were on the weekends when the station building wasn’t open, so I can’t really review the inside of the station (yet). I hear there’s a pretty decent coffee shop inside and I’ve been waiting to check it out, but now I’m confused as to whether or not it’s still open (note to self: I probably should have checked before I posted this review but it was sitting my drafts for months and I just wanted to post it!).
Trains are usually on time. Scrolling marquee signs work well. Parking isn’t too ridiculous — you enter the parking lot from Lawrence Ave. and it’s a short walk across the tracks to the platform. You can also drop off in the front of the station off Irving Park Road. I live incredibly close, so I just walk here when I need to use the train.
All aboard!