Amtrak station · CHI
Chicago Union Station
Amtrak's busiest hub west of the Northeast. Almost every long-distance train in the Midwest starts or ends here, so many riders have a layover of several hours.
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Metropolitan Lounge
- Where: Between the ticket office and the Great Hall
- Hours: Open 8:00 am – 9:30 pm daily
- Who gets in: First Class and private room (sleeper) passengers, Guest Rewards Select Plus and Select Executive members, and Station Lounge Pass holders, all with a same-day ticket.
- Single Visit Pass: $35 (or 1,500 Guest Rewards points)
Source: Amtrak Station Lounges
Checked baggage & services
- Checked baggage: Offered at this station on trains that carry checked baggage. Cutoff times and hours vary.
- Station hours, ticket office, food and accessibility: these change often, so see the official page.
Got a layover in Chicago?
Long-distance connections at Chicago can leave you hours between trains. Drop your bags, park, or get out and see the city.
Luggage storage near Chicago Union Station
| Service | How it's priced | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Bounce See spots → | Flat rate per bag per day | Longer layovers and overnight stays Online or in the app, free cancellation |
| LuggageHero See spots → | Per hour or a flat daily rate per bag | Short layovers of a few hours Online or in the app |
Both networks use nearby shops and hotels rather than lockers in the station. Compare the walk to the station before you book. Rates vary by location. If you only need your bags at your destination, Amtrak checked baggage is free for up to two bags.
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Cell coverage near the station
Modeled coverage on board, within 25 miles of Chicago on every route that serves it.
| Carrier | Coverage mix | Solid | Spotty | Dead zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | 100% | 0% | 0.0 mi | |
| AT&T | 100% | 0% | 0.0 mi | |
| T-Mobile | 99% | 1% | 0.0 mi |
Routes serving Chicago Union Station
- Blue Water
Port Huron, MI – Chicago, ILAT&T 94% - Borealis
Chicago, IL – St. Paul, MNAT&T 86% - California Zephyr
Chicago, IL – Emeryville, CAAT&T 76% - Cardinal
New York, NY – Chicago, ILAT&T 82% - Carl Sandburg
Chicago, IL – Quincy, ILAT&T 85% - City of New Orleans
Chicago, IL – New Orleans, LAAT&T 86% - Empire Builder · Portland
Chicago, IL – Portland, ORAT&T 77% - Empire Builder · Seattle
Chicago, IL – Seattle, WAAT&T 75% - Floridian
Chicago, IL – Miami, FLAT&T 84% - Hiawatha
Milwaukee, WI – Chicago, ILAT&T 99% - Illini
Chicago, IL – Carbondale, ILAT&T 97% - Illinois Zephyr
Chicago, IL – Quincy, ILAT&T 85% - Lake Shore Limited · Boston
Boston, MA – Chicago, ILAT&T 88% - Lake Shore Limited · New York
New York, NY – Chicago, ILAT&T 91% - Lincoln Service
Chicago, IL – St. Louis, MOAT&T 96% - Pere Marquette
Grand Rapids, MI – Chicago, ILVerizon 92% - Saluki
Chicago, IL – Carbondale, ILAT&T 97% - Southwest Chief
Chicago, IL – Los Angeles, CAAT&T 81% - Texas Eagle
Chicago, IL – Los Angeles, CAAT&T 80% - Wolverine
Pontiac, MI – Chicago, ILAT&T 96%