[4] The station closed in 1979 when Amtrak discontinued its Lone Star (Chicago–Houston) line, ending passenger rail access to the city.

[1] The nearest inter-city station is in Newton, 25 miles north, which is served by the Southwest Chief (Chicago–Los Angeles).

In 2013, local commercial real estate company Occidental Management purchased Union Station and began renovations.

[4] As of 2017, renovations continue while Occidental has resumed leasing commercial space in the neighboring buildings.

[6] Phase Two included the addition of 150,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and office space on the property's south side.