Uptown Station

Love the new station! A definite upgrade from the old small building across the street. Parking is easy and the lounge area is much nicer.

I’m here all the time and I agree with the rest of the reviewers. Beautiful station, use the free parking trick listed below, friendly staff, Subway sub shop, comfortable waiting areas etc. But I’d like to take time to mention something that hasn’t been mentioned yet…
If you’re there during regular business hours and you have time to kill, take the elevators to the other floors and check out the art.

Beautiful clean and new. As a frequent Amtrak rider, I can tell you they do not get much better than this.

Absolutely stunning station with a friendly and efficient staff. I commute between Bloomington-​Normal and Chicago 2 – 3 times a week, and the experience has always been consistent. They have a Subway restaurant that opens early in the morning with a better breakfast menu than other Subway locations. The station also has free wi-​fi and a few conveniently located power outlets. Best of all, they have an option for free long-​term parking that’s only a block away.

Beautiful station with tons of seating and very clean. The old Amtrak station was tight and dingy looking. This station has TV’s and electronic monitors that show the train status. It’s also a bus station for the city buses as well as the longer haul buses.
The location is great for ISU and Weslyan students and includes a Subway to get a sandwich or beverage. It’s a HUGE improvement.

Brand spankin’ new! Beautiful facility. Needs benches outside on the train platform. Hopefully those are going in soon.
I did the free overnight park option at the College Ave deck. It’s a little bit of a hassle in that you have to wait in the ‘car park voucher’ line twice. I’m thinking there is room for improvement here. Isn’t there a way that when you check in the first time, you can get the ‘free’ voucher right then?
Anyhooo, here is the lowdown on how to manage the free parking:
1. Get a parking ticket when you enter the garage — DO NOT LOSE THIS. Park on the top floor and walk to the station.
2. Check in with the person near the Amtrak desk (far right side) and give him your car info — year, make, model, plate #.
3. When you get back from your trip, stop at the same desk to get your free parking voucher.
4. Back at the garage, you’ll need both your original parking ticket from step #1 above, AND the voucher you just picked up. Insert original first into any automated machine (either near the elevator or at the gate on your way out). Then insert the one you just got from Amtrak. Voila! You are free — financially and literally!