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Yes, all passengers over the age of 18 along with unaccompanied minors 15 years or older must travel with certain documents to ride the train. You must have your Chicago train tickets on you and present them when requested, along with some form of identification. The identification required must be a valid government-issued photo I.D., such as a driver’s license, passport, or military I.D. The name on your identification document must coincide with the name on your train ticket, no matter the train lines used to get to Chicago. You will need to show your ticket and identification before boarding the train as well as on-board. Train tickets can be checked on-board periodically during your trip, so make sure to keep the necessary documentation on hand.

Chicago Union Station does have a lounge available for selected guests. You may have access to the plush Metropolitan Lounge if you purchase a day pass or if you are a member of certain groups. You are considered an eligible guest and are not required to pay a fee to use the lounge’s facilities if you have either traveled to Chicago in Amtrak’s Business Class or Sleeping Car or if you are a member of either Guest Rewards Select Plus or Select Executive. The Metropolitan Lounge entrance is located in the Great Hall of the train station. In the lounge, you’ll have access to high-speed internet, a locker room with showers, luggage storage services, as well as workstations, and a place for children to play. It’s a great area to relax after your trip to Chicago.

The ticket price can vary depending on general demand and more importantly where you’re coming from. If you’re leaving from a popular departure point like Los Angeles for instance, prices usually start around $311. Seattle and Grand Rapids are other options, with prices usually starting from around $394 and $63 respectively.

Chicago Union is a transportation hub in Chicago. You’ll find trains arriving and departing from here daily. You can find train arrivals and departures at Chicago Union from and to several major nearby cities such as Los Angeles, St. Louis, and Grand Rapids.

Most users on momondo will check prices for Amtrak for their ride to Chicago. More options may be available to you, so use our search form to find all available options from your city to Chicago.

You can catch a one-way train to Chicago for $13 on average this week. We don’t predict any changes in price within the next 3 months. We recommend booking when you can to ensure you have your desired date secured.

Chicago Union station is 0.7 mi from Chicago, Chicago Cermak-Chinatown station is 1.5 mi from Chicago, and Chicago W Cermak Rd station is 2.1 mi from Chicago.

To get to Chicago's popular Navy Pier, Field Museum, or Shedd Aquarium from Chicago Union, it is 2.1 mi, 1.5 mi, or 1.5 mi, respectively.