Ogilvie Transportation Center, Railway terminal in West Loop, Chicago, United States.
Ogilvie Transportation Center is a railway hub in West Loop with 16 elevated tracks and eight island platforms. It serves three Union Pacific commuter lines in downtown Chicago.
The terminal opened in 1911 as Chicago and North Western Station and initially served long-distance trains. In the 1970s it shifted to commuter services, and in 1984 the Accenture Tower replaced the original headhouse.
The station houses a busy marketplace where vendors sell fresh produce and international foods daily. This market has become a meeting point for travelers who shop or take a moment before boarding their trains.
The upper waiting room operates from 5 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Monday through Saturday, while the lower waiting room remains open weekdays until 6:40 p.m. Plan your arrival based on which waiting areas will be available for your journey.
The terminal sits beneath a 42-story building that replaced the original station head and spans two city blocks. This design melds train services with modern urban life.
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