Luggage Storage Union Station

About Union Station

Located west of the Chicago River, Chicago Union Station is found at the intersection West Adams Street and West Jackson Boulevard. Situated just outside of the Chicago Loop, it’s in close proximity to the city’s main business and commercial centers. With over 40 million visitors per year, Union Station is the third-busiest train terminal in the United States and is home to several major transportation methods, such as Amtrak and the Metra commuter rail. Guided by the vision of famed architect Daniel Burnham, Union Station is now one of Chicago's greatest landmarks and is getting ready to celebrate its centennial in 2025.

Fun fact: Though the skylight in the Great Hall was covered during World War II to protect Union Station from enemy fire, it was restored and unveiled to the public in November 2018.

Things to Do at and near Union Station

You can do more than merely catch a train at and near Chicago Union Station, such as:

• Host a business or private function in the Station’s Burlington Room, Founders Room, Pennsylvania Room, or Adams Street Balcony

• Embark on the hour-long “Union Station: Icon of a Great Age” tour to learn more about its architecture, design, history, and future

• Snap selfies on the recently restored Grand Staircase (featured in the 1987 film The Untouchables) and throughout the Great Hall

• Walk a block over to the Willis Tower (also known as the Sears Tower) and ascend to the Skydeck’s glass ledge on the 103rd floor of the country’s second-tallest building

• Head directly east to Millennium Park to snap a picture with Cloud Gate (commonly known as The Bean), the Midwest’s most popular attraction

• Enjoy a meal at the iconic Lou Mitchell’s diner

• Catch the Lyric Opera of Chicago at the Civic Opera House, the latter of which served as the inspiration for the opera house featured in Citizen Kane

Transit Options at Union Station

• Amtrak

• Metra

• CTA “L”: Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines at Quincy; Blue line at Clinton

• CTA buses: 7, 60, 124, 125, 126, 151, 156, 157; 1, 28, 121, 125 during weekday rush; 130 mid-May through Labor Day

• Pace bus: 755

Luggage Storage near Union Station

Chicago Union Station offers luggage storage for $10 per bag, or you can purchase daily access to the Legacy Club for $20 where you can store your bags. If you’re looking to save money, have the added bonus of storage insurance, and choose from a variety of convenient locations to store your luggage accessible to Union Station, then Bounce is your best bet.