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Ogilvie Transportation Center.

Ogilvie Transportation Center is the Metra terminal for the Union Pacific commuter lines, on the eastern edge of the West Loop at 500 West Madison Street. It is one block north of Chicago Union Station and is directly attached to the Chicago French Market food hall.

Getting from Ogilvie to the West Loop

Most West Loop destinations are walkable from Ogilvie. Walk west along Madison or Washington into the daily-life corridor (Madison Row), or northwest to Randolph Restaurant Row and the Fulton Market District (10–15 minutes). The CTA Clinton Green / Pink station is two blocks south at Lake for transit hops.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ogilvie Transportation Center?

Ogilvie Transportation Center is at 500 West Madison Street in Chicago's West Loop, on the eastern edge of the neighborhood. It sits one block north of Chicago Union Station and is the Metra terminal for the Union Pacific lines.

What trains stop at Ogilvie?

Ogilvie is the Metra terminal for the three Union Pacific lines: Union Pacific North (to Kenosha), Union Pacific Northwest (to Harvard / McHenry), and Union Pacific West (to Elburn). Unlike Union Station, Ogilvie does not serve Amtrak.

Is Ogilvie the same as Union Station?

No — they are two separate buildings one block apart. Both serve Metra, but each terminal handles different Metra lines (Ogilvie: Union Pacific lines; Union Station: BNSF, Heritage Corridor, Milwaukee District, etc.). Only Union Station serves Amtrak.

How do I get from Ogilvie to West Loop restaurants?

Walk west along Madison or Washington for the daily-life corridor (Yolk, Bocaditos), or northwest along Lake or Randolph to reach Randolph Restaurant Row and the Fulton Market District (about 10–15 minutes).

How do I get from Ogilvie to a West Loop hotel?

The closest hotels are on Jefferson Street (Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, NVN Hotels) — about a 3-minute walk south. Fulton Market hotels (Hyatt House, The Emily Hotel) are 10–15 minutes northwest.

Is there a CTA L stop at Ogilvie?

Not inside the station, but the CTA Clinton stop (Green and Pink Lines) is two blocks south on Clinton Street at Lake. The Chicago station (Blue Line) is a longer walk east into the Loop.

Where can I eat inside Ogilvie?

Ogilvie has a food court on the upper concourse, plus the Chicago French Market — a two-story indoor food hall with about two dozen vendors — directly attached. The French Market is the most-used quick-lunch option for Ogilvie commuters.