chicago train question
 

We are contemplating taking the train to Chicago from Detroit, and then taking the commuter train out to the northshore suburbs to meet up with family. I understand that those trains leave from a different place (Oglivie Transportation Center?). Is there a shuttle service or anything like that between the two stations? How long (time/distance) is it from one to the other? or should we just take a cab. We'll have weekend luggage, and it will be mid November.

Thanks for your thoughts.

I can't help you on the Chicago end, but I just wanted to let you know about Megabus, which goes directly between Chicago and Detroit or Ann Arbor with no stops. It is very cheap.

http://www.megabus.com/us/

Just another option!

If your train from Detroit comes into Union Station, it would be a very easy walk (just a couple minutes/a block or two) to Ogilvie Station, and any working at the station could easily direct you (Ogilvie is Madison and Canal, and Union Station is just a block or so south, I believe.)It's a very easy, doable connection, even if it's snowy or rainy as long as you can just pull your suitcase or carry it for 5-10 minutes).

Both stations have places to grab food/drink before making the connection. Ogilvie has a large food court and stores. (You didn't ask, but it sounds like you may have a long-ish day ahead of you.)

Good luck, and enjoy Chicago!
melissa

Which suburb are you going to? Some, such as Glenview, Deerfield, etc., are served by commuter trains that also leave from Union station. I know those suburbs are not strictly the North Shore, but some people expand the definition.

Thanks Melissa and thanks Kellie- I hate busses, but good info for my Ann Arbor son.

Marilyn- we're going to Glencoe if that makes a difference. I was told it would be Ogilvie

Yes, that's Ogilvie, the North line, and as the OPs have said, it is very close to Union Station, just down Canal Street.

Ugg, I hate buses too. That is why I like the idea that this one doesn't stop. I wouldn't even be forced to use the bathroom. I could just hold it the whole way!