I had not visited this station in many years. I'm traveling to Indiana today via South Shore Station. (3/1/18) The station is located just west of Michigan Avenue on Randolph just down the street from millennium Park. The station now has numerous eateries including Starbucks. The South Shore line & Metra Commuter train shares this station. Both ticket areas are very accessible- once you go downstairs into the station They are located to the left (Metra) directly ahead to the right. Once you purchase ticket(s) train platform is just feet away. Great customer service. Train provides pleasant smooth ride. read more

this place sucks. We asked one simple question when the trains were down and they gave us wrong directions and then we got stranded in the middle of a not good place. Wth read more

This transportation company focuses more on race than qualifications or the character of their employees! The workers are loud and UNCOUTH! Often group up on the trains and express gripes about the company among each other loudly while riders can hear. The workers are and can be passive aggressive. More training is needed on working with and in the general public! read more

I totally agree with some of the negative reviews here. I have no problem with the train/train ride itself. However when you arrive at the station, there is no accessibility up to the station. Period. So if you have any difficulty with stairs or steep long ramp, get ready for pain and try not to fall. There's the worst elevator ever at the north end of the platform which they call 205 elevator. It does not take you up to the station. Rather, it leads outside to nothing. No cab stand here, took away the buses from here. Now you're stuck. I called a cab via Curb - $17. Instead you must use the ramp or 1st set of stairs, walk though the station, more stairs, brings you to the main entrance which is where you will find a cab stand for morning travel. Just thought this might be good information before you ride. This is the MAIN station and should be better. read more

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Always a pleasure to walk through the station as early as I do. So clean, quiet and peaceful. I especially love all of the holiday decor, it really lifts my mood. Christmas is my favorite time of year. To make my morning even more special, I get to board one of the holiday trains. read more

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Dumpster. Looks like the place is falling apart... entrance on Randall has stagnant water, mildew everywhere, crap on the floor, youre also treated to a general air of mustiness, and god knows what's caked on those windows. Minor gripe but the food court is sad and also sucks. The colors are ugly too. You'll have the crazies just talking about the prophecy and homeless just kinda harassing people and whatnot. Some dude was like trying to get me to buy him cigs and was talking about his estranged daughter and stuff like that. I chose not to feed his addiction and then he got agitated like I'm the reason he got in that predicament. Plus the Metra staff like walked by and did fuckall about it. Anyway, place is a dumpster and definitely the worst Metra station by a longshot. read more

First time in Chicago and not a good start. We were seated but was not being served until I asked one of the servers. The host was nice enough to take our orders. Our server Carolyn was nice enough to serve us even though it was not her tables. One server just pass by us and not even bother to ask. Very rude !!! And we were not the only one having this experience. Apparently if you're seated on the side of the bar areas you won't have any servers. Few customers left because they were seated and no servers. read more

So neat! An underground food court in the style of a subway station. It's near Millennium Park and it's really cool. On a late afternoon Sunday it was pretty empty but had a bunch of different food venues to choose from. It was clean and quiet in there as well and seemed to be pretty safe considering that it's accessible to the public. Practically no homeless laying about or wandering around in there in tents surprisingly. If you want a unique, intimate, inexpensive place to stop and eat heading down into millennium station food court. A fun little experience read more

Grossest bathroom I've ever seen. Dark, dingy, feels like a Forensic Files episode. Easy access. That's all it's got...

I was not here for very long this time but I like that they have many businesses around, some with seating. If you dont want to sit in the main area (where vagrants tend to sit, which is a fact of life in a big city but sorry, its best to stay distant) there's a Starbucks, a Burger King and a bar to patronize while you wait. The combination of machines and live workers is a plus. The trains and stations have wifi, so that's a plus too. read more

Millennium Station - Train Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Bottom Line: An indoor station in The Loop with good amenities. While many Metra stations are no frills, this station is a little more special. It is an indoor, below ground station in The Loop. There is a newsstand, Starbucks and several fast food places. There seemed to be plenty of security on A Sunday morning and few travelers. The station is easy to navigate and it is part of the Ped Way (the lesser known indoor pedestrian path through a plethora of buildings and corridors.) read more

Millennium Station - Starbucks, Subway, Burger King and sundry shops are located here. - Train Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Conveniently located down town. The station is very clean and had plenty of food and coffee options. We took the South Shore train to South Bend, IN. A one way ticked is just shy over $14. The train offers free WiFi- but mine didn't work. Overall a nice train ride. read more

Millennium Station - Train Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the station that I always use when coming from the suburbs to the city. It is always very clean, and the staff has always been both helpful and present, so it never really feels unsafe or shady, even late into the night and early into the morning. Both Metra and South Shore operate out of here. The bathrooms are always clean, and there is a ton of seating for waiting for your train to arrive. There's quite a few businesses down in the station. There's a flower shop, a mini mart, a physical therapist, a Burger King, a Taco Fresco, a popcorn shop, a Starbucks, and a bar, among other things that I'm sure I'm forgetting. These are all pretty busy places, but the service is fast. The only problem is that these businesses close really early. It's a bummer, because I usually head out between 10pm and 1am, when everything is already closed. read more

As far as train stations go this is a pretty good one. There are plenty of food alcohol and coffee options to enjoy while you wait for your train. The station is kept really clean and the bathrooms are as clean as someone could hope considering it is a train station restroom. If you are looking for WiFi while you are waiting for your train, the Starbucks has free WiFi inside the cafe. Other than that the station has no public internet. Also it's pretty safe from crime. Every time I've been here there are lots of police walking around inside the station. read more

We love arriving here, especially after a 2 hour train ride. Once we get off there's food and we're not out in the heat or cold immediately. You can wait for your train and have a coffee from Starbucks. There are restaurants, banks, even a little convenience store. The one thing I could not figure out...how do you take the pedway north? read more

Millennium Station - Train Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

3.5 starts This station was redone a few years ago. The remodeling process seemed to last forever but the results are well worth the wait. The station has a clean, stainless steel look to it that is quite snazzy. It almost feels like you are in a European train station. Of course, there is a Cinnabon, Subway, and Starbucks to quench your commercial appetite. My biggest gripe is the lack of monitors to show trains arriving and departing. Also, I agree with Mindy W., there needs to be more signage, especially for tourists. *Check out my pics! read more

Millennium Station - Inside Millennium Station, view 1 - Train Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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One of the best mass transit facilities in North America. People are efficient and don't stop moving even though there are places that might tempt them. There are stairs going from the street in but everything else is gradual ramps which helps the traffic flow. It's well lit, well signed and well patrolled. This is your gateway to the south side or even onward to the free parking in Indiana. I always leave my car in Gary or South Bend rather than paying a fortune to let it sit in the city. It's a great way to be welcomed into Chicago. read more

Millennium Station - Train Stations Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The trains are super packed from 3pm until 5pm when everyone gets off of work. Boy is it a fight to even get on the train and another challenge to actually get a seat. Sometimes it gets so bad that some people actually sit on the stairs, even though there are available seats only some rude people like to sit in the aisle. You have a better chance at getting a comfortable seat if you board at millennium station, the next stop which is Van bruen is even more crowded then millennium. Although it does beat driving down town in traffic, in this hot weather. I also took the metra down town this 4th of July and I was looking forward to sitting down in a nice air conditioned train, is that too much to ask? On this day it was, the air conditioning was out on the whole train, so I was riding on a hot musky train for an hour, it was the longest train ride ever. At least the conductor didn't take anyone's tickets which made up for the heat (nah, not really). On the way back home I caught the train at 18th street/museum campus, as I guessed the train was packed, I ended up standing for an hour all the way back home. I didn't like that the conductor waited to just a few stops to take my ticket, while other people that got off the earlier stops didn't have to pay, that sucked. read more

Great station, clean, many food options, and everyone was wearing a mask! This station is perfect to get off at with many great hotels and food around. read more

This is a station I have used many times. It's clean and they have various food options for you while you wait: Starbucks red mango taco fresco, Burger King, subway, etc. they have a chase ATM as well. There are many exits and entrances to help you get to your destination. The staff seem friendly. There have been some incidents ( attempted Robbery, etc) but that can be expected in any major city. The trains depart promptly so don't be late. Overall I recommend. read more

I have such a deep love for Millenium Station and the Metra in general. For starters, it's so freaking clean and not how I would picture a typical train station. They even have a security guard at nights and I've seen the security guard tell pan handlers they needed to leave! (Side note - if you're here during the day, when you get OUTSIDE of the station, you will be bombarded by said panhandlers..) The shops and dining options aren't anything fantastic, but there is a Subway and Starbucks in case you need to fuel up before the train ride home. The true star here is their bathrooms! So CLEAN -- probably cleaner than the ones at home. They put fresh flowers in the women's room and I see someone in there cleaning all the time. Train fare is ridic if you're going during the week - Millenium to University Park is $6.25 each way ($12.50 RT) The way to do it is the weekend pass though -- unlimited rides for $7. We try to go both Saturdays and Sundays when we buy a pass, that way our train fare only costs $1.75 each way - holla! The Metra staff are always really nice too - from the cleaning staff, to the people working the ticket desks, to the conductors -- we've always encountered pleasant people. Forget driving in the city and worrying about finding a spot to park, paying the meter, etc. Just take the Metra! It's so easy. read more

This is where I go to catch the train to see my college roommate in Indiana! So now that she's moving to Austin with her husband, I have no need for this thing because almost always when you get off in Indiana, you should have a ride pick you up because Indiana isn't very pedestrian friendly obviously. I should have taken advantage of the south shore train in college when I'd escape to Chicago.. it's pretty convenient and cheap. This station is super user friendly with lots of signs showing you where to go for the Metra or South shore. It's been a couple years now since I've last caught a train to Indiana at Millennium station so I didn't know where I was going. Maybe once in awhile as a mini day getaway I'll catch the train at this station to go play in Michigan city for a couple hours at their outlet mall. For nostalgia's sake. read more

Definitely improved since they remodeled it a few years back. Nicely lit, relatively clean (for a highly trafficed train station), and the businesses are a plus (Starbucks, flower shop, convenience store, Millenium bar, etc). I don't feel as creeped out being here after hours as I used to be... Still room for improvment: #1 Make the South Shore part of the station nicer. It's dumpy, dark, and dreary. #2 Get some hooks on the bathroom doors in the main ladies room. Less than half of the stalls have them, and I'm not crazy about throwing my coat on the floor of a public restroom--yuck! #3 The South Water street entrance is scary (off of lower Michigan) and bums hang around there. Maybe get some security, better lighting down there? All in all, not bad, but could be a lot better! read more

So I guess it's supposed to make you think of the millennium--which millennium, I'm not sure--with its wavy-davy design, but honestly, it makes me think of 2003 because it reminds me of the new Soldier Field, which was remodeled that year. Either way, it's either two years too late for the turn of the previous millennium or 997 years too soon for the next one. It serves its purpose as a transit hub, which is why it merits three stars. read more

For a train station, perhaps this is "As good as it gets!" There's a bar, fast food joints including everything from gourmet popcorn (at the entrance - so tempting) to burgers, tacos, and fries (oh my!) The floral store (artificial and real) has moved, but there is a convenience store. There are even phone charging stations! The interior design is very contemporary with seating in the center where the ticket agents and machines are located. No noisy televisions, music, or announcements (other than the next train boarding.) read more

It's convenient that there's a bar here since it's inevitable you'll miss your train at some point. I do wish there was better food. It would be nice if there was at least one proper restaurant instead of just cheap fast food & snacks. Still, the station gets you out of the elements, the restrooms are clean, there are seats and the presence of a bar is quite nice. Could be better, but definitely a solid place to read a book, drink a beer and wait on your train. read more

Sometimes the staff is nice, some times they're not. This station can get pretty shady at night (especially on holidays), and all of the businesses close early (around 8), so there's nothing to really do if you're waiting for a later train. (Yet the station itself is still crowded, you would think that at least Starbucks would remain open...it would get lots of late night business) read more

Located on the corner of Randolph and Michigan, this is one of the stations to catch the electric line. On occasion when I need to, I will take this station. It's clean and decent place to grab a cup off coffee or a pastry however I must say the personnel here are less than pleasant. I've observed several situations where "out of towners" are just trying to find their way and are treated in a not so friendly manner. C'mon let's be nice to each while we're on this planet, huh? read more

Wow - I am impressed! This is by far one of the nicest train stations I have seen in a while. They really did a fantastic job at remodeling this. No more bum pee smell! No more dark dirty walls! No more feeling like I need a shower after simply walking through the station! Wooo hoo! I think that everyone needs to take this with a grain of salt. It is and underground train station. The ceilings are going to be low, there won't be natural light, etc. However, I think the choice of a stainless steal look was a well-thought choice. It gives it a modern, open feeling. This is not easily achievable in this setting so I give kudos to the design team on pulling it off. I will agree with lack of signage mentioned by the other reviewers. There should certainly be some more train arrival/departure information. I have to say that this is easily solved by throwing up a few strategically placed flat screen tvs. Also, lack of direct entrance to Millennium Park is odd. Not that they steer you off too far but it just seems like an odd omission. read more

I have been using this station for the past....well actually I have been using this station since I was little. On a regular basis though for the past 10 years. I remember when it was dark, dreary, smelly with limited seating. The remodel about 7 years ago was a major improve! Even though the train schedule monitor could be bigger (or at least have more of them), there is usually only 1 ticket person (bad on weekends when there are longer lines) and the temperature is always cold! But it's nice to see some stores now and some places to grab a bite to eat, plus Chase ATM's. They even have ticket machines now so you don't always have to wait for a ticket person if you have a credit card. And yes, they finally started taking credit cards! Overall it's a clean, bright, not so depressing place. The entry-way to the station still needs some help though. I always slip on the floors when it's wet outside. It connects to the pedway and hey, a part in one of The Batman movies was filmed inside. Take that Union Station! read more

A state of the art Starbucks has opened in the station with an extensive amount of merchandise available. You can order remotely to the store. Nice improvement. read more

This is by far the nicest station of the Electric Line. The inside is always clean, bright, a few convenience shops and fast food, a bar (although I've never seen anyone inside), and plenty of ticket machines and agents. I just wish they cleaned up the sections of the pedway that intersect this station. read more

This is the best route for convenience 100% to avoid alll that traffic. It's a lot of cliques of people so if you like to listen to other people's juicy conversations, don't wear your headphone! It's a joy knowing you have the option of sitting on a quiet cart too! #Metra read more

Nice clean station with plenty of places to grab some food or drink. Feels safe and has a nice open area to sit and wait the restrooms have been clean each time I have been here and there are "of course" a lot of interesting people. read more

Given the choice of CTA and Metra, the latter wins hands down. Yes it might be just a tad more expensive, but you pay for more class, a quite smooth ride, a ride without traffice that is 10+ min faster down to Hyde Park, and some general peace of mind. The Randolph-South Water Station has 3+ entrances so you can get in no matter where you come from (well except on Sunday, because the pedway is not as accessible then). Get a 10-pass and then you have the freedom to use it when you want (no expiration). The Electric line, which leaves out of Millenium Station, goes south and also east stopping right at the Indiana Dunes, making it the fastest and cheapest way to get there. Really the only negative thing I can say about Metra is that they don't run frequently, and so you do need to plan your schedule. But that makes it all the easier to leave work because you have to catch a specific train. read more

This place has the most amazing downtown Chicago bathroom! If you're around town with little ones, this could be a lifesaver. It is free and amazingly clean. They even have fresh flowers here! read more

You have to remember this station existed for many years and was just recently renovated. The city had to work with the infrastructure they had but still improve the station that was in desperate need of rehabilitation. I can remember using this facility 20 years ago and it was worn and beaten then. It is a very busy terminal so it gets a lot of traffic daily. It's slightly unrealistic to expect an existing underground facility to "add" features considering the limitations of existing infrastructure. It looks much better, doesn't smell as bad and feels a lot like the terminal for the LIRR at Penn Station. I was happy to see the improvements and wonder what people are complaining about. Can't make everybody happy, right? read more

The people waiting at the metra were awesome The people at the south shore is like my ex wife wanting to see the kids, they really don't want to talk to you they just want your money/ the kids read more

The millenium station is a perfect station. they have the route to get to all of the events and parks that you want to get estimate Chicago. It is always extremely clean and extremely busy read more

Millennium Station is a decent train station that is conveniently located within a short walk of most L lines. The station contains a few restaurants, a bar, a news stand and a small luggage shop. It's bathrooms have always been clean and well maintained. read more