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Union Station

210 South Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 559-1212
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Editorial Review for Union Station – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
Serves 50,000 Metra commuters every day. Union Station also connects Chicago to more than 500 North American destinations. Construction began in 1916 and was completed nine years later. The concourse building was torn down in 1969 and replaced by the office tower that stands there now. The Great Hall was spared, simply because developers had no immediate plans for the land.

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You've probably seen the Great Hall in movies like "The Untouchables" and "My Best Friend's Wedding."

User Reviews for Union Station

3 Star Rating: Average

06/06/2002 Posted by peterbehle_citysearch

The main lobby is pretty impressive -- if just for its size. But nothing's there. The trains all leave from under the building next door (to the east) and even the ticket booths and food joints are across the street. This is no Grand Central Station -- that's for sure. Get off the train and go experience Chicago -- no need to hang around here.

Pros: It's just, plain big

Cons: Not much to see

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Editor's Review

This rehabbed station is the busiest in Chicago and serves suburban commuters and interstate travelers.  See the full editorial review.

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