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Union Station Chicago, Private Events Space for Corporate Events & Weddings
By admin | October 28, 2008
Union Station
210 South Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60606
312.655.2481
Experience the ultimate venue in Chicago. The magnificent Great Hall at Chicago Union Station is the ideal location for elegant special events, receptions and weddings. Originally designed by famed architect Daniel Burnham (“make no small plans, they have no magic to stir men’s blood”) and completed in 1925 by the Graham, Anderson, Probst and White Firm, the Great Hall is considered to be one of the greatest indoor spaces in the United States.
Guests are awed as they enter this 20,000 foot classic Beaux Arts style room which boasts 18 soaring Corinthian columns, terracotta walls, a pink Tennessee marble floor and is crowned with a spectacular five-story, barrel-vaulted, atrium ceiling. Opening onto the Great Hall is the Union Gallery, a beautiful 3,500 square foot room, ideal for VIP receptions, lounges, ceremonies and meetings.
The rich history and beauty of the Great Hall has made it a popular location for feature films including “The Untouchables”, “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and “Flags of Our Fathers.” Whether you are planning a dinner for 300 or a cocktail reception for 2,500 this timeless setting in one of Chicago’s most prestigious landmarks and will be sure to make an unforgettable impression upon your guests.
Preferred Vendors for events at Union Station -The following vendors are the preferred vendors of Chicago Union Station. Outside vendors for catering, lighting and audio/visual are not permitted without the prior authorization of Chicago Union Station.
Caterers
BLUE PLATE
1061 West Van Buren Street • Chicago, IL 60607
312-421-6666
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
7001 Ridgeway • Lincolnwood, IL 60645
847-745-5135
BERGHOFF CATERING & Restaurant Group
17 West Adams St. • Chicago, IL 60603
312-408-0200
ENTERTAINING COMPANY
1640 West Walnut • Chicago, IL 60612
312-829-2800
JEWELL EVENTS CATERING
424 North Wood Street • Chicago, IL 60622
312-829-3663 x210
Lighting & Audio/Visual
FROST lighting
P.O. Box 146576 • Chicago, IL 60614-6576
312-642-7600
SOUND INVESTMENT
1438 West Kinzie, Suite 200 • Chicago, IL 60622
312-733-6288
The following vendors are outstanding in their fields and come highly recommended by Chicago Union Station.
Event & Decor Design
HEFFERNAN MORGAN
773-782-0800
IVAN CARLSON
312-829-4616
Event Planning
EVENT ARCHITECTS
877-450-8857
EVENT CREATIVE
312-327-0111
Florist
HEFFERNAN MORGAN
773-782-0800
Linen & Chair Covers
BBJ LINEN
847-329-8400
Music – Live
BILL POLLACK MUSIC
847-475-0411
Parking Services
AF SERVICES, INC.
815-806-8612
V.I.P. VALET
847-760-5080
Rental Equipment
HALL’S
847-929-2222
For a comprehensive guide to Chicago Event Spaces, visit Hereschicago.com, Chicago’s Event Planning Resource Guide.
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