I am aware that the Amtrak trains have a tendency to run late but on the remote possibility that my train should leave me with time to kill I am looking for things around Union station that I can see or do in a short period of time. It will be during the week and in the daytime when I should be there. Why don't they have a rail travel category?
2006-09-21 05:23:44 · 9 answers · asked by dina 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
shop michigan ave, Water Tower & state street! pick up some Garretts popcorn, Stop off at the Shedd Aquarium or Art Museum or Millineum Park! All just a few min cab ride or bus ride from Union Station.
2006-09-25 04:18:55 · answer #1 · answered by sickntyred 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to take a commuter prepare into Union Station for 5 years on a daily basis, so i be attentive to what i'm speaking approximately. The issues human beings reported above are sturdy, yet i assume you're searching for issues that are interior sight Union Station. properly the Sears Tower is approximately 2 blocks away - an exceedingly common walk down Adams (the line you come out on once you bypass away Union Station). in case you have somewhat extra time, walk further east down Adams (some 20 minute walk) and you will ultimately bump impressive into the artwork Institute. The architectural boat excursion the guy above reported is between the wonderful issues to do in Chicago, even though it would not sound such as you will have adequate time for that. So i could recommend the Sears Tower for ease of getting to at as quickly as with little or no hazard of having lost.
2016-10-17 09:41:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just head east a few block and you are in the center of the loop. On the way you can stop at the Sears Tower. You can catch the 151 bus right in front of the station and go down Michigan Avenue.
If you are going first class there is a very nice lounge in the station with free snacks and drinks.
You can get good information at the Amtrak Train Forum at this site:
http://forums.amtraktrains.com/
2006-09-21 05:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Downtown Chicago has been expanding around Union Station, so there is plenty to do. The sears tower is a few blocks east on Jackson. There is also a Giordano's pizza location near there on Jackson also. (A deep dish spinach pizza is excellent. At lunch time they have quick 'mini pizzas' available.) Or if you are in to Greek, Greek town is a few blocks west (across the Freeway). You can also stroll to see some of the architecture nearby. The financial district is around La Salle, just a few blocks east. There are a lot of older buildings there.
If you are in to shopping, there are also plenty of retail outlets near there. You can walk down to state street (about 3/4 mile) to shop at a number of different stores (including Carson's and the former Marshall Fields - both of which are also great architecturally) A few blocks east of that is Grant Park.
If the weather is bad you could wonder around the Chicago pedway. (Though you have to walk a bit through the elements to get to the first building.) A trip on the L should also be added. The Quincy station (near Sears tower) is a good one to get on - it has been remodeled in authentic fashion.
2006-09-21 19:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by LDude7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a free shuttle service right outside the entrance to Union Station -- it will take you to your choice of any number of places right downtown -- from anywhere along Michigan Avenue to the Museums to Navy Pier.
Good luck.
You'll love Chicago
2006-09-23 15:36:04 · answer #5 · answered by BShakey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could take the bus to Lincoln Park or the Lake shore, Buckingham Square or to the musems, they are alos on the lake fron fron so if you don't have time to tour them you can hang out by the lake , providing it is a nice day, you could also go to Navy Pier alot of things & shops there.
2006-09-21 05:32:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Sears Tower and get a Pizza at Gino's East.
2006-09-21 05:31:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is sooo much to do in chicago! there is michigan ave (the magnificent mile) which has amazing stores and is very pretty. Anything along the lakefront will be pretty but remember.... it will be windy too.
2006-09-22 18:42:18 · answer #8 · answered by isk8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
museums are a plenty along the lakefront. there is the magnificent mile not too far away. there is also state street to shop through. grab a cab and ask i guess?
2006-09-22 09:37:19 · answer #9 · answered by cadaholic 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋