Union Station, Kansas City: Address, Phone Number, Union Station Reviews: 4.5/5
Union Station
Union Station
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The area
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Restaurants
620 within 3 miles
Cafe Gratitude
258
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Cafe • Healthy
Grunauer
706
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • German • Austrian • European
Jack Stack Barbecue Freight House
3,819
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Barbecue • Gluten Free Options
Pierpont's at Union Station
734
223 ft$$$$ • American • Bar • Wine Bar
Lidia's Restaurant
1,125
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Tuscan • Central-Italian
Harvey's at Union Station
385
159 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Town Topic Inc Sandwich Shops
186
0.3 mi$ • American • Fast Food • Diner
La Bodega - Kansas City
342
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Latin • Spanish • Vegetarian Friendly
Fritz's Railroad Restaurant
739
0.3 mi$ • American
Panera Bread
167
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • American • Cafe
Attractions
95 within 3 miles
The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station
53
0 ftObservatories & Planetariums
Dinosaurs Revealed
5
0 ftNatural History Museums
The Irish Center at Union Station
2
0 ftSpeciality Museums
Freight House Bridge
0 ftBridges
Museum of Illusions
50
92 ftSpeciality Museums
Science City at Union Station
548
326 ftScience Museums
National WWI Museum and Memorial
5,474
0.3 miMilitary Museums • History Museums
18 Broadway Urban Garden
2
0.1 miGardens
Coterie Theatre
76
0.2 miTheaters
Kaleidoscope
440
0.4 miEducational sites • Children's Museums
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2,480 reviews
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201
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36
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Joplin, MO38 contributions
Nice building, waste of time
May 2021 • Couples
Nice building, however nothing was open, very small. Has two eating places, two very small museums and science city. Post office is there. Amtrack has an office there. Other than that, nothing. It was really a waste of our time to travel there. Must pay for parking, probably why parking lot was almost empty. Save time, skip this one.
Written May 1, 2021
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Judy K
Olathe, KS42 contributions
Science City a big Plus for young ones
Apr 2021 • Family
Love Union Station. We are season members. Our grandkids love to visit. If there is anything negative I'd have to say please provide more food vendors. The overpriced coffee shop is not really conducive to visiting with young children.
Written April 9, 2021
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Sarah C
3 contributions
So beautiful!
Mar 2021
The building is absolutely beautiful, and it was fun learning about the history behind the station. There are really great exhibits in the station, and so much to learn.
Written March 26, 2021
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William B
Sarasota, FL174 contributions
I wanted to see this for a long time.
Mar 2021 • Solo
This is not an actual train 🚉 station in so many words but more like an museum but Amtrak still has a ticket office there. Private events can also be held there as well. There's a gift shop and a few upscale eateries.
Written March 25, 2021
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FellowTraveler730578
192 contributions
Beautiful but quiet due to Covid
Mar 2021 • Solo
The building is beautiful inside and out and is still an active train station (Amtrak). Unfortunately many exhibits and shops were closed and the Grsnd Concourse was reserved for a private party. Union Station deserves a walk through and a few photographs!
Written March 10, 2021
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namickey
Rochester, IL479 contributions
No One to ask Information!
Feb 2021
I think KC has some great architecture so I was excited to go in and see Union Station. Well done in places and while I enjoyed going into the Grand Hall I didn't expect it to look like a football vendor show. Yes yes I am happy KC is in Super Bowl but instead of being able to enjoy the grand hall beauty I saw only hundreds dressed in Chiefs garb and waiting to take selfies at different KC Chief set ups. I get it y'all are proud of the team and you should be but I wanted to revel in the architecture. We also wanted to find how to get to the observation bridge over the tracks. Signage in Union Station was extremely lacking, but moreso NO ONE at the information desk. It took us 10 minutes to stumble upon someone cleaning an empty space to ask for directions. Would I go back? yes, but only if I know I can get decent pictures. Don't hate on me KC I am rooting for the Chiefs, but wanted better Union Station pics. Next venture maybe I can rate better
Written February 6, 2021
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Brian J
Bentonville, AR186 contributions
Well rounded fun.
Jan 2021 • Friends
Something to do for everyone here. Check to see what special exhibit they have. Take the kids for the science. Go have a beer in the wonderful bar...or get on the train
Written January 25, 2021
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Charles E
Kansas City, MO1 contribution
Planetarium: disappointing.
Jan 2021
planetarium, $ 30.00 for my daughter and I plus $10.00 for parking wasn't mentioned when I purchased tickets online . First of all it was hooky, Graphics and resolution, was stuck in the 60s and not a very good presentation 34 minutes for 40 bucks I wont ever go back . Thanks hometown KC very disappointing.
Written January 23, 2021
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Greg Nickels
Sedalia, MO586 contributions
Lots to do inside
Jan 2021 • Family
Lots of shops, food, an interactive science museum for kids, a movie theater, and it all connects to an enclosed walkway that lets you walk above the busy streets to other areas and buildings in the area!
Written January 18, 2021
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Barbara M.
1 contribution
Disappointed at Christmas time.
Dec 2020
Disappointed. Brought my 4 grandchildren; we have often come to see the free model train exhibit; if there was an event in the large hall, people could still access the model train exhibit by going thru the outdoor walkway - but today, after walking thru the cold, the door to get in was locked 😳! Closed to general public unless you pay extra fees for the Christmas event. With 75% less income since covid, the parking fee had also increased from the usual $5. to $10. Made me think of “no room at the inn” for baby Jesus. But thankfully He had a barn to go to, and we went for a snack across the street.
Written December 30, 2020
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xfopus
North Aurora, IL3 contributions
My elderly mother and I will be arriving on the southwest chief at 10PM on a Monday. We’re staying at the Westin. What is the best way to get from the train station to the Westin? It looks like the hotel is across the street but the streets are busy. Also how safe is the area for two ladies at 10-11 PM?
larryyoung1955
Stacy, MN111 contributions
i think the area is safe & secure.
828gailb
Lancaster, PA2 contributions
Is there parking available around there if someone's picking me up at the train station just for a couple hours
angelajod
Kansas City, MO16 contributions
Yes there is parking in front of union station as well as a spacious parking garage. Parking is paid so plan for $5-$10.
Wanda M
0 contributions
How come you don't let the passengers inside the train station at nite they have to stand out side
jameslouie
Decorah, IA303 contributions
Sorry, do not know. Contact them directly for this question.
Charley J
Webb City, Missouri3 contributions
Is there free parking at Union Station if you are taking the Amtrak Train to Chicago for the week?
Wander759299
Morristown, MN25 contributions
I’m not sure if there’s free parking or not. We parked in the parking garage and paid $10 but it was good for all day! Didn’t have to worry about the time on parking meters and it was a secure location.
Kelsey S
0 contributions
How long does it take to get through the Mummy exhibit?
tdallen113
41 contributions
maybe a half hour...and you can't take pictures
grammawber
Lee's Summit, MO0 contributions
What date in April is it closing?
mcathymurphy
Kansas City, MO3 contributions
I am assuming the question is regarding the current exhibit at Union Station. Per Union Station, tickets to Pompeii exhibit are available through April 30th.
Freddiemf
Highlands, NC214 contributions
Is there free parking at the station if we are eating at Pierponts?
Newburgh_NYJohn
Gambier, OH173 contributions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Union Station
- Hotels near Union Station:
- (0.22 mi) Crossroads Hotel
- (0.19 mi) The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
- (0.31 mi) Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
- (0.37 mi) Home2 Suites Kansas City Downtown
- (0.60 mi) Jefferson House Bed and Breakfast
- Restaurants near Union Station:
- (0.00 mi) Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Union Station
- (0.02 mi) Parisi Cafe
- (0.03 mi) Harvey's at Union Station
- (0.04 mi) Pierpont's at Union Station
- (0.16 mi) Jack Stack Barbecue Freight House
- Attractions near Union Station:
- (0.00 mi) Kansas City Fun Trolley Tours
- (0.00 mi) Escape Room
- (0.00 mi) Dinosaurs Revealed
- (0.00 mi) The Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station
- (0.00 mi) Freight House Bridge