The Ogilvie Train Station plays a vital role in Chicago's transportation system. The passenger terminal in Chicago Downtown the Richard B Ogilvie Transportation Center is owned by Metra. It was established between 1911 and 1912. The terminal was first renovated between 1985 and 1987. And then time and again this fantastic station has undergone many constructional renovations.
Metra purchased this station in 1991 and in 1997 the station was named Ogilvie Chicago Train Station. Metra also renovated and repaired the station. It was quite a big challenge for engineers and workers to achieve their goal without interrupting the service.
The Ogilvie train station formerly known as the North Western Station was built in 1911 in order to replace the Wells Street Station. The 16 track train station was raised above the street level and reached the 894 foot long Bush train shed through the 6 approach tracks.
Around 45,000 passengers daily commute from Ogilvie Train Station Chicago and out of them almost 37,500 people avail the Metra train service. Chicago Ogilvie Train Station is considered as a Zone-A station according to the Metra's zone based fare system.
The station provides finest facilities along with the 200 trains, rest rooms and finest assistance for intercity passengers.
http://www.metrarail.com/Sched/cnw_w/chicago_ogilvie.shtml
For info on tickets and reservations visit http://metrarail.com/tickets.html
To buy online tickets click http://metrarail.com/TBI/index.html
You can also get a comprehensive Chicago Tuide by visiting http://metrarail.com/Travel/Ogilvie_Transportation.pdf
To reside nearby the Ogilvie station you will find many good Chicago IL hotels such as:
Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro (0.47 km from Ogilvie Station Chicago)
http://www.martplaza.com/
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza (0.66 km)
http://www.martplaza.com/
Holiday Inn Chicago Downtown (0.93 km)
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/chiwh
All these finest Chicago hotels are located within one kilometer area fro the Ogilvie Station Chicago. These hotels allow easy access to the airport, highways and the major attractions of Chicago as well.
