Coming in on Amtrak or Metra, you want a hotel that keeps the luggage hauling short. Every hotel on this list is within half a mile of Union Station, a walk of 10 minutes or less, with CTA access and guest ratings factored into the ranking.
Four are in the Loop just across the river, and one is a few blocks south of the station on Harrison Street.
How we ranked hotels near Chicago Union Station
Walking distance to Union Station led. Chicago Union Station is at 225 S. Canal St., and we measured each walk from that address along city streets. All five hotels are within half a mile, a 6 to 10 minute walk, so rolling a suitcase there is easy. Four are just across the river in the Loop, on Jackson Boulevard and Franklin Street, and the Holiday Inn & Suites is a few blocks south on Harrison Street.
Within the same distance range, higher star ratings ranked above lower ones, and guest review scores separated close calls. Transit convenience, meaning how many CTA options connect the hotel to the station, served as a secondary factor throughout.
Getting between these hotels and Union Station
- The closest L stops to Union Station are Clinton on the Blue Line, about a 7-minute walk south, and Quincy on the Brown, Orange, Pink and Purple lines, about 8 minutes east.
- The Blue Line runs from Clinton to O'Hare without a transfer, and the Holiday Inn & Suites is a 3-minute walk from Clinton, which helps if you are flying out after your train.
- From the four Loop hotels, the walk to the station crosses the Chicago River on one of the bridges at Jackson Boulevard, Adams Street or Madison Street.
Quick comparison: hotels near Chicago Union Station
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Score | Nearest CTA Station | Walk to Union Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy By Hilton Chicago Central Loop | 4 | 9.2 | Quincy (Brown/Orange/Pink/Purple) | 6 min / 0.31 mi |
| Hilton Garden Inn- Chicago Central Loop | 3 | 9.2 | Quincy (Brown/Orange/Pink/Purple) | 6 min / 0.31 mi |
| Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown by IHG | 3 | 8.2 | Clinton (Blue) | 8 min / 0.40 mi |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown | 3 | 8.0 | Washington/Wells (Brown/Orange/Pink/Purple) | 8 min / 0.42 mi |
| Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop | 3 | 8.6 | Washington/Wells (Brown/Orange/Pink/Purple) | 10 min / 0.49 mi |
Selection criteria for this list
Every hotel here came from the hotels we can book. Short-term rentals, apartment-style listings, private host listings and hostels were left out, along with properties that have no star rating or guest review history, because they don't give rail travelers the reliability they need. The five below are the closest traditionally rated hotels to the station, ranked by the criteria above.
The hotels
Canopy By Hilton Chicago Central Loop
226 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago
9.2734 reviews
2 min walk to Quincy (Brown/Orange/Pink/Purple)About a 6-minute walk from Union Station, and the only 4-star hotel on this list, with a 9.2 guest score.
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Hilton Garden Inn- Chicago Central Loop
245 S. Franklin St., Chicago
9.2816 reviews
2 min walk to Quincy (Brown/Orange/Pink/Purple)Also about 6 minutes from the station on foot, with the same 9.2 guest score at 3 stars.
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Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown by IHG
506 West Harrison, Chicago
8.2965 reviews
3 min walk to Clinton (Blue)About 8 minutes south of the station on Harrison Street, and the closest hotel here to the Blue Line.
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
1 South Franklin St, Chicago
8.05,347 reviews
3 min walk to Washington/Wells (Brown/Orange/Pink/Purple)About an 8-minute walk from Union Station on South Franklin Street, with an 8.0 guest score.
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Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop
28 North Franklin Street, Chicago
8.64,684 reviews
3 min walk to Washington/Wells (Brown/Orange/Pink/Purple)About a 10-minute walk from Union Station, the farthest on this list, with an 8.6 guest score.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is it to walk from these hotels to Chicago Union Station?＋
All five are within half a mile of the station at 225 S. Canal St. Canopy by Hilton and the Hilton Garden Inn, at Jackson and Franklin, are about 6 minutes on foot. Hyatt Place on North Franklin Street is the farthest, about 10 minutes.
Which CTA lines are near these hotels?＋
Canopy by Hilton and the Hilton Garden Inn are a 2-minute walk from Quincy, on the Brown, Orange, Pink and Purple lines. La Quinta and Hyatt Place are 3 minutes from Washington/Wells on the same lines. The Holiday Inn & Suites is 3 minutes from Clinton on the Blue Line.
Do any of these hotels offer a shuttle to Chicago Union Station?＋
None of the hotels on this list have confirmed shuttle service to Union Station. At half a mile or less, the walk is usually quicker than waiting for a car.
What is the closest CTA L station to Chicago Union Station?＋
Clinton station on the Blue Line is the closest CTA L stop to Union Station, about 0.3 miles south of the station. Quincy station on the Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines is about 0.4 miles east on Wells Street and also within walking distance of the station entrance.
Are there more hotels west of Union Station?＋
Yes. The West Loop, north and west of the station, has a wider range of hotels, especially around Fulton Market. We have a separate page covering hotels in the West Loop.
Which hotel near Union Station has the best guest score?＋
Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop and the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Central Loop tie at 9.2, and both are about a 6-minute walk from the station.
