Metra & Amtrak hub

Chicago Union Station.

Chicago Union Station is the city’s Amtrak hub and a major Metra commuter-rail terminal, sitting on the eastern edge of the West Loop at 225 South Canal Street. It is one block south of Ogilvie Transportation Center and within a 5-to-15-minute walk of nearly every West Loop hotel and restaurant.

Getting from Union Station to the West Loop

Most West Loop destinations are walkable from Union Station. Head west along Adams Street or Jackson Boulevard for the Jefferson Street hotel corridor (about 5 minutes), continue west to Randolph Restaurant Row (10–15 minutes), or go north on Canal to reach the Fulton Market District (15 minutes). The CTA Clinton Green / Pink station is one block west on Lake Street for transit hops.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Chicago Union Station?

Chicago Union Station is at 225 South Canal Street in the West Loop, on the eastern edge of the neighborhood at the Chicago River. It is one block south of Ogilvie Transportation Center and one block east of the CTA Clinton station.

What trains stop at Union Station?

Union Station is Chicago's Amtrak hub — long-distance trains to most major US cities depart from here. It also serves Metra commuter rail lines: BNSF Railway, Heritage Corridor, Milwaukee District North, Milwaukee District West, North Central Service, and SouthWest Service.

How do I get from Union Station to the West Loop restaurants?

Walk west from the station along Adams Street or Jackson Boulevard, then north to Randolph Street. Most West Loop restaurants are within a 10–15 minute walk. The CTA Clinton L stop (Green and Pink Lines) is one block west of the station if you prefer transit.

How do I get from Union Station to a West Loop hotel?

The closest hotels are on Jefferson Street (Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, NVN Hotels), all within a 5-minute walk. Other West Loop hotels (Hyatt House, The Emily Hotel) in the Fulton Market District are about a 10-minute walk further west.

Is Union Station connected to the CTA L?

Not directly inside the station, but the CTA Clinton stop (Green and Pink Lines) is one block west on the corner of Clinton and Lake. Several CTA bus routes also stop directly outside Union Station.

How do I get from Union Station to O'Hare or Midway airport?

For O'Hare, take the CTA Blue Line from Clinton (Blue) — the entrance is about three blocks south at Clinton and Congress. For Midway, take the Orange Line from one of the Loop stations a short walk east. Both rides are around 30–45 minutes.

Where can I eat near Union Station in the West Loop?

The closest restaurant cluster is along the Jefferson and Canal corridor — quick lunch counters in office buildings and inside Union Station itself. For a sit-down meal, walk west along Adams to Randolph Restaurant Row (about 10 minutes) or north into the Fulton Market District.