Is there only one train station in Chicago?

Local rail service However, two Chicago L stations are within walking distance of Union Station. Metra's other three downtown terminals – the Ogilvie Transportation Center, LaSalle Street Station and Millennium Station – are all within walking distance of Union Station.



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Best known for its majestic Great Hall, often bathed in soft light, Chicago Union Station is the hub for mid-western corridor services and national network trains serving the west.

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One of the attractions that visitors to the city should not skip is Chicago Union Station. It is definitely among some of the most beautiful train stations around the globe and has both history and beauty to explore. Visitors should unquestionably include this location on their itinerary for Chicago.

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Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Two lines operate 24/7: the Blue Line, which connects Chicago O'Hare International Airport and downtown, and the Red Line, with service between the North and South Sides via downtown.

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You should be fine on the Blue Line. I have always taken the train, inexpensive and avoids the traffic you'll see out the train window. Permit me to add -- one of the best parts of riding the Blue Line from O'Hare is watching all the cars stuck in traffic as you whiz by.

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Explore Chicago on the 'L' train. Become the ultimate urban explorer and tour Chicago by 'L' train, part of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). It's easy to navigate, kind to your wallet, and gives you the chance to see the city from one end to the other.

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With an average of 3.5 million passing through its doors every day, Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan, is the world's busiest train station in terms of passenger throughput.

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Chicago Union Station is the size of nearly 10 city blocks, is the third-busiest rail terminal in the United States, and is Amtrak's overall fourth busiest station, serving about 140,000 passengers on an average weekday.

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The Shanghai Metro is the metro system with the longest route length, and the highest annual ridership. The New York City Subway (middle) has the most stations in the world. The London Underground (bottom) is the oldest metro system.

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Grand Central Terminal, New York City At over a century old, the grande dame of train stations sees 267,000 people crisscross through its main concourse—passing the iconic information booth and four-faced clock—each day during a normal year.

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Grand Central Terminal is spread over 49 acres, has 44 platforms and 67 tracks on two levels. It is the world's largest train station by number of platforms and area occupied.

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New York City is home to the world's most expensive train station. Almost ready for its grand opening, the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in lower Manhattan is equivalent of having Grand Central, Times Square and Penn Station in one place.

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Experienced travelers say the California Zephyr is one of the most beautiful train trips in all of North America. As you climb through the heart of the Rockies, and further west through the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas, you may find it hard to disagree.

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How much does it cost to get from ORD to Chicago IL? The average price for this trip is $49. Open the Uber app and input Chicago IL in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what's available.

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