Chicago natives, I need your help

[Johnnie27]

I'll be in Chicago next week and I'll have some time go visit downtown on Monday night with some co-workers. I plan on taking the Metra into downtown but I was curious if there is any night life near Union Station within walking distance or are there near by areas withing reasonable taxi distance?



I haven't been there in over 10 years so I don't remember anything.





Thanks,



J

 

[joe.p]

night life exist through out downtown chicago..hop in a cab and your good togo..



most people in downtown chicago take a cab..parking is way to expensive



Welcome to Chicago..enjoy your stay

 

[Johnnie27]

Thanks. So I take it Union Station is in downtown? Is there a central place to go in downtown?

 

[blondiems18]

linconln park

 

[5IVE]

Let this guide you...



Chicago restaurants, clubs, bars, entertainment and nightlife



Chicago Bar Project by Sean Parnell

 

[TorchedGT]

this might be of interest: Excalibur Nightclub and there's a bunch of bars on Rush St./Division St.

 

[boywonder]

I'll be in Chicago next week and I'll have some time go visit downtown on Monday night with some co-workers. I plan on taking the Metra into downtown but I was curious if there is any night life near Union Station within walking distance or are there near by areas withing reasonable taxi distance?



I haven't been there in over 10 years so I don't remember anything.





Thanks,



J

Everyone is correct in mentioning Rush/Division. However, to hit some bars/clubs, you may need to hit Ontario (e.g. Excalibur) and there are some on the North side.



The area around Union Station is mostly Office/Residential and you would be hard pressed to find a club there. However, restaurants are another story and you are within walking distance of the Sears Tower.

 

[boywonder]

I also neglected to mention that the Clybourn Street District has a mixture of clubs and bars offering microbrews.