The railway played a significant role in the development of Hikiä, helping it overtake the Hausjärvi church village in population.

In 2005, its platforms were rebuilt and moved approximately 100 metres (330 ft) to the east towards Lahti, which made it possible to replace the former cross-platform pedestrian level crossing with the overpass on regional road 290.

[a] Construction was completed in 1869, and the building was later expanded in two phases in 1883 and 1904, using the same plans drawn by Bruno Granholm for the extensions of the Lappila station in 1876 and 1900.

Prior to the opening of the Kerava-Lahti railway line, Hikiä was also served by the unnamed regional trains on the route Helsinki–Riihimäki–Lahti–Kouvola–Kotka Harbour.

A VR ticket vending machine, as well as 55 centimetres (22 in) high platforms enabling accessible entry to low-floor trains, are present at the station.