Chicago Union Station is a landmark in Chicago, Illinois, and a filming location for The Untouchables (1987). Built in 1925.
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Untouchables (movie, 1987) — as The station whose Great Hall staircase is the site of the celebrated slow-motion shootout with
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15578, SRC-15579 - Built in 1925
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15580, SRC-16766, SRC-17292
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15578 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Untouchables_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15579 — https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/iconic-movie-scene-the-untouchables-union-station-shoot-out/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15580 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Union_Station (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16766 — https://chicagounionstation.com/about/past (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17292 — https://www.preservationchicago.org/chicago-union-station/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Untouchables filmed?
Chicago Union Station, in Chicago, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for The Untouchables.
Where is Chicago Union Station located?
Chicago Union Station is located in Chicago, Illinois.