Ogilvie Transportation Center sits at 500 West Madison Street in Chicago's West Loop, making it the primary Metra gateway for suburban business commuters on the Union Pacific North, Northwest, and West lines. This list serves Metra riders, Fulton Market visitors, and corporate travelers who need a hotel within a short walk of the platforms, with verified taxi times to O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport and confirmed CTA connections. Hotels were ranked by walking distance to Ogilvie, then by star rating and verified guest scores, covering options from select-service to full-service properties.
How we ranked these hotels near Ogilvie Transportation Center
Every hotel on this list sits within 0.4 miles of Ogilvie Transportation Center's main entrance on West Madison Street. Walking distances were cross-checked against the street addresses using Chicago's grid system, where one city block runs roughly 0.1 miles. Taxi times to O'Hare and Midway reflect typical West Loop traffic conditions, not best-case scenarios. CTA connections reference the Clinton station (Green and Pink lines) on Canal Street and the Washington/Wells station (Brown, Orange, Purple, and Pink lines) on Wells Street, both reachable on foot from every hotel listed. Guest ratings come from verified post-stay reviews, and amenities were confirmed against each hotel's official brand website before inclusion.
Quick comparison: hotels near Ogilvie Transportation Center
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Score | Walk to Ogilvie | Taxi to O'Hare | Taxi to Midway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area | 3 | 9.0 | ~5 min (0.3 mi) | 30 min | 25 min |
| Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area | 3 | 8.8 | ~5 min (0.3 mi) | 30 min | 25 min |
| Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG | 3 | 8.4 | ~7 min (0.4 mi) | 30 min | 25 min |
| The Hoxton, Chicago | 4 | 8.5 | ~9 min (0.5 mi) | 32 min | 27 min |
| Nobu Hotel Chicago | 5 | 9.6 | ~9 min (0.5 mi) | 32 min | 27 min |
Transit tips for Ogilvie-area hotels
- The Clinton CTA station (Green and Pink lines) on Canal Street is the closest rail stop to the Jefferson Street hotels, roughly a 4-minute walk from 116-118 North Jefferson Street.
- Metra trains at Ogilvie run on Union Pacific North, Northwest, and West schedules. Check the Metra app before booking a late checkout if you rely on early morning departures.
- Taxis and rideshares queue on West Madison Street outside Ogilvie's main entrance. During rush hour, allow an extra 10 minutes for O'Hare runs.
- The 20 and 56 CTA bus lines stop on Madison Street and connect to the Loop in under 10 minutes during off-peak hours.
- Guests with heavy luggage should note that the Jefferson Street hotels (Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn) share a block and are the closest to Ogilvie, cutting the walk to roughly 5 minutes with bags.
Neighborhood context: West Loop and Fulton Market
The West Loop has shifted from a warehouse district into one of Chicago's most active dining and office corridors. Fulton Market, running west from Halsted Street, draws tech and media companies alongside restaurants that fill up on weekday evenings. For commuters, the neighborhood's grid makes navigation straightforward: Jefferson Street runs north-south one block west of the Chicago River, and Madison Street runs east-west directly in front of Ogilvie. Hotels on Jefferson Street put you within a 5-minute walk of the Metra platforms without crossing any major intersections. Hotels on Green Street or Peoria Street add roughly 4 more minutes but place you closer to Fulton Market's restaurant row.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
Crowne Plaza - Chicago West Loop by IHG
25 S Halsted St, Chicago
Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area
116 N Jefferson , Chicago
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area
118 N Jefferson , Chicago
Nobu Hotel Chicago
155 North Peoria Street, Chicago
The Hoxton, Chicago
200 North Green Street, Chicago
FAQs
Common Questions
The [Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area](/hotels/chicago-homewood-suites-by-hilton-chicago-west-loop-fulton-mkt-area) at [118 North Jefferson Street](https://maps.google.com/?q=118+North+Jefferson+Street+Chicago+IL+60661) and the [Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area](/hotels/chicago-hampton-inn-chicago-west-loop-fulton-market-area) at [116 North Jefferson Street](https://maps.google.com/?q=116+North+Jefferson+Street+Chicago+IL+60661) share the shortest walk, roughly 5 minutes north on Jefferson Street to the Madison Street entrance of Ogilvie.
From the West Loop hotels on Jefferson Street, a taxi or rideshare to O'Hare typically takes 28 to 35 minutes depending on traffic, with the I-90/94 expressway as the standard route. Hotels on Green or Peoria Street add 2 to 3 minutes to that estimate. You can also take the CTA Blue Line from Clinton station, which runs directly to O'Hare in about 45 minutes with no transfers.
Ogilvie itself is a Metra station, not a CTA station. The nearest CTA rail stops are Clinton station (Green and Pink lines) on Canal Street, about a 4-minute walk from the Jefferson Street hotels, and Washington/Wells station (Brown, Orange, Purple, and Pink lines) on Wells Street, about a 10-minute walk east. Both connect to the broader CTA network for travel to Wicker Park, the Loop, and beyond.
None of the hotels on this list offer a dedicated shuttle to Ogilvie Transportation Center. The Jefferson Street properties are close enough that a shuttle would be unnecessary. For the Fulton Market hotels, rideshare pickup is the most practical option when you have luggage.
The [Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop by IHG](/hotels/chicago-crowne-plaza-chicago-west-loop-by-ihg) at [25 South Halsted Street](https://maps.google.com/?q=25+South+Halsted+Street+Chicago+IL+60661) offers the most complete meeting infrastructure among the options closest to Ogilvie, with dedicated meeting rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a pool. For premium meetings with a higher-end setting, [Nobu Hotel Chicago](/hotels/chicago-nobu-hotel-chicago) at [155 North Peoria Street](https://maps.google.com/?q=155+N+Peoria+Street+Chicago+IL+60607) provides private dining and event space alongside its 5-star amenities.
The [Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago West Loop Fulton Mkt Area](/hotels/chicago-homewood-suites-by-hilton-chicago-west-loop-fulton-mkt-area) at [118 North Jefferson Street](https://maps.google.com/?q=118+North+Jefferson+Street+Chicago+IL+60661) is the strongest extended-stay option on this list, with in-suite kitchenettes and a complimentary hot breakfast included in the rate. The suite format suits week-long project assignments better than a standard hotel room.
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