LaSalle Street Station

LaSalle Street Station is one of Chicago’s smaller downtown train stations, located at 414 South LaSalle Street in the Loop. It first opened way back in 1852 and was rebuilt several times, with the current version opening in 1981. While it’s not as fancy as Union Station, it’s still very important for commuters. Today, Metra’s Rock Island District line is the only service that stops there, connecting Chicago with suburbs like Blue Island and Joliet. In the past, LaSalle Street Station was used by famous railroads like the New York Central and even hosted the original 20th Century Limited, one of the most famous trains in history! The station has a more modern look now, with office buildings above it, and it’s very close to the Board of Trade building and the Willis Tower. Even though it’s smaller, it’s a big part of Chicago’s rail history and still helps thousands of people get to work every day.