Union Station, the main train station in downtown Chicago, is located on Canal Street. The station provides thousands of commuters with transportation to over 500 destinations in the United States. Travelers can access both the local Metra train, which provides service to downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs and the Amtrak train, which accommodates interstate travelers. The surrounding area features hundreds of hotels, many within walking distance of the train station.
The LaQuinta Inn & Suites is located just a quarter mile from Union Station in downtown Chicago. Guest rooms feature wireless Internet access and premium cable. All guests at the hotel can enjoy a complimentary morning breakfast, indoor swimming pool, spa and fitness center. Pets are welcome at the hotel with prior approval. Business travelers have access to meeting facilities that can accommodate between eight and 70 people. The LaQuinta Inn & Suites is within walking distance of the Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, the Symphony Hall and the Civic Opera House. Both US Cellular Field and Wrigley Field are a short cab ride away.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel on West Madison is a half mile from the train station in downtown Chicago. The hotel has of 398 guest rooms on 17 floors, all equipped with Internet access. Select rooms offer private whirlpool tubs. The hotel is equipped with a fitness center and has an on-site restaurant. Business services include an unstaffed business center and 8,000 square feet of meeting space. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is located down the street from Harpo Studios, Oprah Winfrey's studio and The United Center. Local shopping includes the Magnificent Mile, which features a large selection of standard and specialty stores along Michigan Avenue.
The Hampton Inn on West Monroe is just over a half mile from Union Station. The inn offers a complimentary breakfast, and has a beverage area as well as laundry and valet services and a fully-equipped fitness center. Guest rooms feature high-speed Internet. The Hampton Inn is located in the Majestic Theatre District of Chicago, the home of the Bank of America Theatre. Nearby restaurants include the Italian Village Restaurant, which features authentic Italian food in a romantic ambience. The Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are a short walk from the hotel.
