| As Amtrak's Chicago train station, Chicago Union | | | | ride the buses and trains, fare information and a |
| Station is an exciting place to begin or end a train | | | | guide to getting to numerous sightseeing |
| trip. But if you plan to tour Chicago while you are | | | | attractions. The best deal is the one, three and |
| in town, you have numerous hotel options. These | | | | seven day CTA passes that can be purchased |
| lodging alternatives have their advantages and | | | | online in advanced or at many locations around |
| disadvantages depended on how important saving | | | | downtown (ask at your hotel's front desk for the |
| money is to you. | | | | nearest location.) |
| Here are five ways to save money and have fun | | | | Four: In the summertime, one of the coolest |
| while staying near Chicago Union Station: | | | | ways to get to Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier, and |
| One: The number one tip for saving money while | | | | Chinatown if you are staying close to Union |
| staying in Chicago is to choose a hotel away from | | | | Station is by taking the water taxi. Chicago Water |
| Michigan Avenue. Since "The Magnificent Mile" has | | | | Taxi loads at Madison Street at 2 North Riverside |
| copious amounts of shopping and tourist | | | | Center next to Union Station. Shoreline Sightseeing |
| attractions, Michigan Avenue and the streets next | | | | also offers water taxi service across the Chicago |
| to it host the most expensive hotels in the city. | | | | River on Adams street next to 200 South |
| You will save money staying closer to Union | | | | Wacker. From Navy Pier, Shoreline also has boats |
| Station itself and taking other means of | | | | that go to Buckingham Fountain/Grant Park and |
| transportation to shopping and attractions. | | | | the Museum Campus where the Field Museum, |
| Two: Since downtown Chicago has flat | | | | Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium are |
| topography, it is an easy area within to walk. If | | | | located. |
| the weather is nice, walking at least one way to a | | | | Five: Three recommended hotels close to Chicago |
| tourist site will save money. Also, you will be able | | | | Union Station are the La Quinta Inn and Suites |
| to afford (financially and calorically) to eat the | | | | Chicago Downtown, the Holiday Inn Hotel and |
| great Chicago food. | | | | Suites Downtown Chicago, and the Crowne Plaza |
| Three: Taxis are everywhere in downtown | | | | Metro. All of these hotels are moderately-priced |
| Chicago when you want fast, personal service. | | | | and have amenities such as fitness centers, indoor |
| But if you wish to save money, try the Chicago | | | | swimming pools, and business centers. At the La |
| Transit Authority (CTA) buses and trains. There is | | | | Quinta you can save money since they serve |
| an informative Downtown Transit Sightseeing | | | | free breakfasts! |
| Guide at It has detailed descriptions on how to | | | | |
