Chicago Union Station

The Untouchables (1987)

"The legendary baby carriage shootout scene - an homage to Battleship Potemkin's Odessa Steps."

📍 Chicago ✅ Still Standing ✅ Can Visit

🎬 The Scene

The legendary baby carriage shootout scene - an homage to Battleship Potemkin's Odessa Steps.

🏙 What's There Now

America's third-busiest rail terminal. The 'Untouchables stairs' are now a pilgrimage spot for movie buffs.

🎥 Behind the Scenes

This scene wasn't in the original script. When building a 1930s train proved too expensive, De Palma created this sequence instead.

🎞 About The Untouchables

Year: 1987

Director: Brian De Palma

Stars: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro

The Union Station staircase scene is one of cinema's most iconic shootouts.

✓ Open to Visit

Address: 210 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606

Tip: Best visited during daylight hours. Please be respectful of any private property or businesses.

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