Written by the Emily’s Limousine Service team. We are based in Orland Park, IL, minutes from Tinley Park, and cover all of the Chicago south suburbs. See our site at emilyslimousineservice.com.

Quick answer: Tinley Park runs vehicles for concerts, conventions, and commuters more than most towns its size, thanks to Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre and the Tinley Park Convention Center. We’re licensed, fully insured, dispatching 24 hours a day, with flat-rate pricing and no hidden fees. We’re minutes away from our base in Orland Park.

At a glance

• Metra stations: two on the Rock Island District line — 80th Avenue (fare zone 4) and the downtown Oak Park Avenue station (fare zone 3)
• 80th Avenue station: the 10th busiest non-downtown Metra station system-wide, around 1,210 average weekday boardings
• Weekday express: a 33-minute non-stop run from 80th Avenue to LaSalle Street on select morning trains
• Airports: Midway roughly a 30-minute drive, O’Hare roughly 45 minutes, per the Village of Tinley Park
• Tinley Park Convention Center: 120,000 sq ft, up to roughly 6,500-8,700 capacity depending on room configuration
• Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre: about 28,000 capacity, one of the largest music venues in the Chicago area

Two Metra stations, two very different roles

Tinley Park’s 80th Avenue station is one of the busiest commuter stations in the entire Metra system — the 10th busiest of 236 non-downtown stations, with roughly 1,210 average weekday boardings, and 2,177 parking spaces to match. It also runs a 33-minute non-stop express to LaSalle Street on select morning trains, which is fast for a station this far out. The town’s other station, Oak Park Avenue in the historic downtown, sits in fare zone 3 — one zone closer in than 80th Avenue — and carries lighter but still substantial weekday traffic. A rider choosing between the two isn’t just picking a parking lot; they’re picking a fare zone and, on the right train, a meaningfully faster commute.

The Convention Center changes what a normal Tuesday looks like

The Tinley Park Convention Center draws conventions, trade shows, and meetings from well beyond the town itself — its own materials point to the Chicago area’s 9 million residents and quick access to both O’Hare and Midway as part of its pitch to organizers. For us, that means group transportation to and from the Convention Center is a recurring booking category, not an occasional one, and one where a Sprinter van or coach makes more sense than splitting a group across sedans. Our group transportation vehicle guide compares every option by headcount and luggage.

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre and paid parking

Live Nation introduced paid parking at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre starting with the 2026 season, which changes the math on driving yourself to a show here. For concert-specific pickup and drop-off logistics, see our Tinley Park concert transportation guide, which covers the venue directly.

Book your Tinley Park ride

Call (312) 446-7505 for a free, no-obligation flat-rate quote, or contact us online with your pickup, destination, and headcount. Serving Tinley Park and every Chicago south suburb, 24 hours a day.

FAQ

How many Metra stations does Tinley Park have?

Two — 80th Avenue (fare zone 4) and Oak Park Avenue in the downtown area (fare zone 3), both on the Rock Island District line.

Is there an express train from Tinley Park to downtown Chicago?

Yes — select weekday morning trains run non-stop from 80th Avenue to LaSalle Street Station in about 33 minutes.

How far is Tinley Park from O’Hare and Midway?

Midway is roughly a 30-minute drive and O’Hare roughly 45 minutes, per the Village of Tinley Park’s own commuter information.

Does paid parking at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre affect concert transportation?

Yes, as of the 2026 season — see our Tinley Park concert transportation guide for pickup and drop-off details specific to the venue.

Can you handle group transportation to the Convention Center?

Yes — Sprinter vans and coaches are common for Convention Center bookings given the venue’s scale; see our group transportation vehicle guide for options by group size.

Related Emily’s Limousine Service guides

See our Orland Park Transportation Guide, our Oak Forest Transportation Guide, and our full limo services page.