Central Station Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Wrigley Field
Catch an event at Wrigley Field during your trip to Chicago. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Michigan Avenue
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Michigan Avenue, a popular shopping spot in Chicago. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Naval Base Great Lakes
After visiting Naval Base Great Lakes, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in North Chicago. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
McCormick Place
During your trip, find out what's happening in McCormick Place, a top convention centre in Chicago. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Millennium Park
After visiting Millennium Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chicago. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Navy Pier
With a visit to Navy Pier, a favourite shopping spot in Chicago, you can search for that perfect souvenir. Amble around this vibrant area's lakeside or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Central Station
Congress Plaza Hotel
Bar wasn’t open as much as would like - room was nice location good. Can’t fault it lovely location in Chicago.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
Clean and well kept overall. Great Australian restaurant in the lobby.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Great spot in the shopping district. Good breakfast and nice to have the snacks and drinks for the happy hour time.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
Breakfast was bland, cups, plates, forks not clean. Housekeeping didn’t clean rooms property, wasn’t made aware roof top wasn’t open if that was the case I would have never booked. Staff poorly communicated late checkout guidelines.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Everything was clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
The Wade
No water view
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Station
South Loop
Soldier Field and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in South Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Roosevelt Station or Cermak-McCormick Place Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, panoramic lake views and popular shops.
Near South Side
Travellers choose Near South Side for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Cermak-McCormick Place Station or Roosevelt Station and check out top sights like Soldier Field.
Theatre District
While you're in Theatre District, take in top sights like Michigan Avenue or State Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Washington Station or Monroe Station (Blue Line).
The Loop
Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan are a few top attractions in The Loop. Hop around the city on the metro at Washington Station or Lake Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Downtown Chicago
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and gorgeous architecture, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Chicago. Top attractions like Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are major draws. Catch the metro at State Station or Clark-Lake Station to see more of the city.
West Loop
Consider a visit to Old St Patrick’s Church and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in West Loop. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Racine Station or Ogilvie Transportation Center.