The idea for Chicago Union Station was laid out by famed architect Daniel Burnham, who developed the 1909 Plan of Chicago.

Chicago Union Station celebrates its 100th anniversary, with local officials reflecting on its history and future plans.

Metra hopes to drive up ridership and keep riders from running late by turning one car into a full-service café.

You only celebrate a 100th birthday once, and Amtrak made sure that the milestone for Chicago Union Station did not go ...

Metra in Chicago is considering reintroducing bar cars as café cars on trains, serving drinks and snacks based on rider ...

At the urging of riders, a bar car of sorts might become reality again on Metra trains, though with one possible large ...

News from around the Southland includes items from Oak Forest, Metra’s Electric line, Orland Park, Flossmoor, Palos Hills and Crestwood.

During a Tuesday news conference to celebrate Union Station’s centennial, leaders highlighted the station’s history, ...

Metra riders could fortify themselves after an arduous day at the office in what was known as a bar car. Those havens were gradually decommissioned but some passengers haven’t ...

South Shore Line passengers taking the train to and from Chicago this weekend will be transported by bus between the 18th ...

Broadway In Chicago and Metra are partnering to offer theatergoers free round-trip train travel to Disney’s Beauty and the ...