at the intersection of hubbard and n artesian avenue is the western avenue station for metra's milwaukee district north (md-n), milwaukee district west (md-w), and north central service (ncs) lines. metra does not currently maintain an agent at this station and the waiting room is open from 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. located nearby are the 33 magnificent mile express, 49 western, and 65 grand buses for the chicago transit authority.