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About Union Station Chicago

Union Station Chicago is a historic Beaux-Arts landmark that doubles as versatile event spaces, including the Great Hall, Burlington Room, Founders Room, and Adams Terrace. Located at 225 S Canal Street in the heart of downtown Chicago, this venue blends architectural grandeur with modern functionality for conferences, galas, product launches, film shoots, and more. Whether you’re planning a seated ceremony, a reception, or a large-scale gala, we’ve got you covered with clear details on seating configurations, parking, transit access, and nearby lodging and dining.

Here’s a practical guide to help you secure your event at Union Station Chicago with ease, drawing on official venue features and nearby amenities.

From the Great Hall’s impressive capacity to the convenience of multiple transit options and nearby hotels, Union Station Chicago provides a dependable, non-nonsense path to a successful event. We’ve highlighted parking options within two blocks, easy access via Amtrak, Metra, and CTA, and curated hotel and restaurant partners to simplify planning. If you’re ready to explore availability, we’ll guide you to the right spaces and vendors without the guesswork.

Note: Access and configurations can vary by space and setup. For the most current details on capacity, accessibility, and load-in, contact us or the venue directly.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 225 S Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606.
  • Venue type: Beaux-Arts train station that doubles as event spaces (Great Hall, Burlington Room, Founders Room, Adams Terrace).
  • Great Hall capacity: officially 750 seated and about 1,300 reception; other configurations list higher standing capacities (up to ~2,000) depending on setup.
  • Parking: Nearby parking within two blocks, including 333 S Clinton St self-park, 565 Quincy St valet, 113 S Clinton St, and 500 W Monroe St.
  • Transit: Served by Amtrak and Metra; multiple CTA lines/buses accessible; station hours and connections available on official pages.
  • Nearby hotels: Options such as Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop, Kimpton Gray Hotel, and Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn The Mart are within a short walk.
  • Notable events hosted: The Great Hall has hosted major film shoots (The Untouchables, My Best Friend's Wedding, Flags of Our Fathers) and large-scale galas and corporate events.
  • Renamed/demolished: Not demolished or renamed; remains active. A CDOT project under South Canal Street (around 2023–2024) temporarily affected access with a mid-block entrance later opening at 255 S Clinton St.