I need to know how to get to Union Station in Chicago, IL from Ohare Airport by using the Metra Train(the L)?

Question

I fly into Ohare airport and need to catch my train at Union Station. I have at least 3 hours so i know i have time. However, I don't know if i have to switch from the blue line and where my stops are! Please Help!

Answer 1

First of all, you need to get to the CTA station (O'Hare station on the Blue line). If your flight arrived at any of the domestic terminals (1, 2, or 3), just follow the signs "Trains to City" from any terminal. The walk from any gate to the station takes about 10 minutes. If your flight arrived at the International terminal (5), you will need to take the Airport Transit System (ATS) first. Follow the signs "Trains to City" or "Airport Transit System" and get to the ATS station. Take an automated train to Terminal 3, get off, take an escalator up, turn left, walk to the elevators in the parking building, take an elevator down to the "CTA" level, and follow the underpass to the CTA station. The entire trip takes about 15 minutes.



Now you are at the CTA station. The fare is $2. Buy a transit card from the farecard machines (cash only). Exact fare is required; however, one transit card can be shared by several people - just put enough money for all the riders. Pay your fare and pass through the turnstiles to the boarding platform. Take any train and travel to Clinton station on the same Blue line. Travel time from O'Hare to Clinton is 46 minutes; trains run every 7-8 minutes on weekdays and Saturdays and every 10 minutes on Sundays and holidays.



Finally, you need to get from the CTA station to Union Station. Union Station is located two blocks (300 m) north of Clinton station (map). Simply walk north along Clinton (there is a sign pointing in the direction of Union Station at the exit from Clinton station). You will see the entrance to Union Station near the intersection with Jackson. The entire walk takes about 5 minutes.



The total travel time from the gate in O'Hare to the platform at Union Station should be about 1 hour 10 minutes including all walking, waiting and riding the train (about 1 hour 15 minutes if you are coming from the International terminal). So, it is safe to have 1 hour 20 minutes to make this connection between the airport and the Amtrak station.



The Blue line operates at all times, and so there is no last train to miss.

Answer 2

For this and all Chicago-area transit questions, use the trip finder at www.yourcta.com. There are plenty of signs at the airport to lead you to the el stop--look for ones that read "Trains to the City"



Take the blue line southbound to Clinton, then follow the directions below to walk to union station:



Walk a short distance E on Ramp.

Turn left on S Clinton St.

Walk 0.16 mile N on S Clinton St.

Walk straight on Union Station Walkway.

Walk a short distance N on Union Station Walkway.

Turn right on Union Station Clinton/jackson.

Walk a short distance N on Union Station Clinton/jackson.

Turn right on Union Station Walkway.

Walk a short distance E on Union Station Walkway.

Total walking is 0.32 miles.



Depending on the time of day, it should take you 50-60 minutes.

Answer 3

You want to get to union Station from O'hare? Take the blue line from the airport to the Clinton stop, walk upstairs and walk three blocks north. It'll cost you two bucks. For the metra train you have to take a shuttle bus to the train station first and THEN wait for the train. http://www.metrarail.com/Sched/ncs/ohare.shtml

Answer 4

http://tripsweb.rtachicago.com/cgi-bin/itin.pl

Type in O'Hare and Union...and put least amount of TRANSFERS.



Should be Blue line from OHare, exit CLINTON, walk .3 miles to Union Station.



L map http://www.transitchicago.com/maps/rail/rail.html