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 recorded source groups · SRC-15578, SRC-15579 - Built in 1925
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Chicago Union Station connected to The Untouchables?
Chicago Union Station, in Chicago, Illinois, has a documented connection to The Untouchables. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Chicago Union Station located?
Chicago Union Station is located in Chicago, Illinois.