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Union Station
225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
+1 312 655 2385
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  • Mad Travel Man
    Mad Travel Man said

    … into Union Station in the Windy City.  I want to say that the experience was one of pure bad luck and I… continue reading »

  • KarenandBrad
    KarenandBrad said

    … in to Chicago’s Union Station at about 9:00am. We took a cab to our hotel to drop off our bags before setting… continue reading »

  • Flying kiwi
    Flying kiwi said

    … headed to Union Station to find lunch and wait for my train to Grand Rapids, Michigan. The train left… continue reading »

  • ericstir
    ericstir said

    … it to the first bathroom, which was not right by the doors to the station by any means. Chicago Union Station… continue reading »

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Union Station is although not the travel hub it once was, this station is a must-see for those interested in Chicago architecture. The grand hall is breathtaking with giant Roman columns sweeping up to the ceiling, as statues glare down upon the rows of benches and the busy commuters below. Union Station is currently home to both Amtrak and the Metra commuter trains. The Amtraks head all over the country, while the Metra lines snake throughout the suburbs to such places as Brookfield Zoo, the Chicago Botanic Garden, Ravinia Park and the riverboat casinos. Timings vary, open according to train schedule

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    … it to the first bathroom, which was not right by the doors to the station by any means. Chicago Union Station… continue reading »

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