Amtrak trains on many routes arrive and depart from Chicago Union Station at 225 S Canal Street. The 1925 Beaux-Arts landmark is considered one of the most beautiful train stations in the United States and sits just steps from the Chicago Loop. Then, as now, the station serves as a key transfer hub for long-distance and regional passenger trains.

To learn more, view connecting Amtrak routes, nearby hotels and nearby things to do below to plan your Chicago layover or overnight visit.

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Amtrak Routes

The following Amtrak routes depart from Chicago Union Station:

Things to Know

  • A food court and retail stores are inside the station, plus there are places to eat in walking distance.
  • Odd numbered tracks are in the North Concourse (even numbered tracks in the South).
  • Metra commuter trains to Chicago suburbs also stop at Union Station.
  • In warmer months, water taxis depart near the station and travel to destinations including Michigan Avenue and Chinatown.
  • The two closest CTA transit stations are an 8-minute walk away from Union Station: Quincy on the brown, orange, pink and purple lines and Jackson Blue on the blue line.
  • If you are a sleeper car passenger, you can enjoy free drinks and snacks in the Metropolitan Lounge.

Nearby Hotels

The Hilton Garden Inn, Canopy by Hilton and JW Marriott Chicago are less than a 10-minute walk from the train station and near Willis Tower.

Further away (but a short Lyft or Uber ride away) are hotels near the riverwalk, a great area for sightseeing. The West Loop and the Loop neighborhoods are other good places to look for accommodations.

Nearby Things to Do

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