In addition to being a place for people to board a train, Union Station is a huge transfer center for the following services (all of which have the potential to grow):
| Commuter Rail: |
Six Metra routes, with a total of 135 daily departures. |
| CTA bus: |
Eleven CTA bus routes. |
| River taxi: |
River taxis serve the station directly during summer months. The Wendella River Bus is just two blocks north. |
| Private shuttle buses: |
Several office buildings around the Loop contract for private bus shuttles to and from the station. |
Intercity bus: |
Megabus and Van Galder |
Intercity day trains: |
Seven Amtrak routes, with a total of 20 daily departures. |
Sleeper trains: |
Eight Amtrak routes, with a total of eight daily departures. |
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With proper development, Union Station can be the access point for the following services:
| CTA subway: |
The closest subway station is just two blocks away at Clinton and Congress. As proposed by the City of Chicago, the West Loop Transportation Center will connect the subway directly to the station. |
| BRT or light rail: |
The City is planning bus rapid transit linking Union Station to River North and Michigan Ave. The West Loop Transportation Center will include BRT on a separate right-of-way. |
| Airport express trains: |
Though no official proposal exists, existing Metra routes could be expanded to include express trains to Midway and O'Hare. |
| Extended commuter rail: |
Commuter rail extensions to Kankakee, La Salle, Milwaukee and Rockford are being actively promoted by cities along those routes. |
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By creating smooth connections between all these modes, Union Station can expand its role, facilitating a multitude of trips that can only be made by car today. Next: Current Conditions
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