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A grand building worthy of the city’s status as a national railroad hub, it is a treasured part of Chicago history and a valued asset for Chicago’s future. America’s Railroad® makes Chicago connections to and from more than 500 destinations.
Chicago Union Station is the size of nearly 10 city blocks, is the third-busiest rail terminal in the United States, and is Amtrak’s overall fourth busiest station, serving about 140,000 passengers on an average weekday. Here’s a map to help guide you through this historic Beaux-Arts beauty.
Designated a Great Public Space in 2012 by the Project for Public Spaces, Chicago Union Station is always brimming with activity. Here are quick links to help you navigate the station. Amtrak ticketing is currently combined with Baggage and is located in the center of the Concourse.
See Where The Train Can Take You. Amtrak offers a more comfortable and convenient travel experience with free Wi-Fi on most trains, plenty of leg room and no middle seat.
The largest provider of intercity bus transportation in North America. Located in the center of the nation, Union Station is the railroad hub of the Midwest and the most accessible location in the Chicago region. Explore your options for getting to and from the station.
Stop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and you’ll say “I’m Lovin It!”. Multiple stations throughout Concourse and Mezzanine. Consult the Station Map for specific locations. Power share kiosks located throughout the station provide grab-and-go mobile chargers for travelers and guests.
Chicago Union Station is the nation’s 3rd-busiest station overall, and it is Amtrak’s 4th busiest. More than 3 million Amtrak customers and 35 million Metra passengers use the station annually; they utilize over 300 trains per day.
An iconic building and a marvel of modern transportation for nearly a century, Chicago’s Union Station was designed by Daniel Burnham; a grand building worthy of the city’s status as a national railroad hub.
Union Station is located at the corner of Canal and Jackson streets. Exit at Jackson Boulevard and head west 2 blocks to Michigan Avenue. Turn right (North) on Michigan Avenue and go 1 block to Adams Street. Turn Left (West) onto Adams Street to Clinton Street (10 blocks).
Eight 'L' train lines cross the city providing rapid transit services (known as a "subway" or "metro" system in many cities). 140 local and express bus routes complement this system. Many routes run from early morning through late evening, year-round, and a number run 24/7.