in 2001 and added more than 170 spots, doubling the commuter parking available at the station. City officials had hoped that expansion would attract more traffic to the train station and bring commercial development to the nearby downtown area. The second lot is located east of the first lot, and started to provide daily parking at $1 per day. The original parking lot was changed to permit parking only. References External links Metra stations in Illinois Former Chicago and North Western Railway stations West Chicago, Illinois Railway stations in DuPage County, Illinois 1849 establishments in Illinois Railway stations in the United States opened in 1912 Union Pacific West Line