Service Alerts

MDN Train 2604 is Delayed
Train 2604 scheduled to arrive in Chicago at 10:32 a.m. is operating 15 to 25 minutes behind due to speed restrictions.
Metra Alert MD-N - Track Construction Saturday, July 27 through Sunday, July 28

Track construction will be taking place on Saturday, July 27 through Sunday, July 28. Trains may incur delays enroute up to 30 minutes behind schedule passing through the work zone. Please listen to announcements for any platform changes. For additional information visit metra.com/constructionnotices.

Metra Alert MD-N - Forest Glen Platform Rehabilitation

Beginning Monday, July 8, the south half of the platforms, the south stairways, and the inbound shelter will be closed for rehabilitation for 2 months. Commuters must use the north stairways to access the boarding platforms. 

Once completed, the work will move to the north half of the platforms to complete the project by the end of October. Please allow additional time to access the in-service platforms and exercise caution near the work zones. 

Metra Alert MD-N - Milwaukee North Schedule Modification Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28 - Track Construction

On Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28, a portion of the Milwaukee North line will be shut down due to track work from Grayslake through Fox Lake. This will affect several trains.  Shuttle buses will make all Metra stops from Fox Lake through Grayslake to accommodate passengers for trains #2600 and #2602.  At Grayslake passengers will transfer to their train that will make all scheduled stops to Chicago. 

On Saturday evening, July 27, trains #2625 and #2627 will make all scheduled stops to Grayslake. At Grayslake shuttle buses will be waiting for passengers and will make all stops from Grayslaake through Fox Lake. Click here for schedule information.

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Station Details

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Chicago Union Station
Lost and Found Contact 312-322-4269
Ticket Vending Machine Cash and credit card ticket vending machines available
Waiting Room Hours M-F: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Weekend 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Train Lines Milwaukee District North (MD-N) North Central Service (NCS) Heritage Corridor (HC) BNSF (BNSF) SouthWest Service (SWS) Milwaukee District West (MD-W)
Accessibility Yes
Station Address

210 South Canal St.
Chicago, IL 60606

Connecting Services

CTA Routes: 1, 7, J14, 28, 37, 60, 121124, 125, 126, 128130, 132, 151, 156, 157, 192, Blue Line

Pace Route: 755

Metra: BNSF, Milwaukee West, Milwaukee North, North Central Service, SouthWest Service

Shoreline Water Taxi

Station Parking Yes
Station Zone 1
Parking Contact

N/A