Niles station facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Niles, MI
The westbound International at Niles in 1994
Location	598 Dey Street, Niles, Michigan
Line(s)	Michigan Line
Platforms	1 side platform, 1 island platform
Tracks	2
Construction
Parking	Yes
Disabled access	Yes
Other information
Station code	NLS
History
Opened	1892
Rebuilt	2003
Traffic
Passengers (2017)	19,095  5.86%
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station New Buffalo toward Chicago Blue Water Dowagiac toward Port Huron Wolverine Dowagiac toward Pontiac
Former services Preceding station Amtrak Following station Hammond–Whiting toward Chicago Lake Cities Kalamazoo toward Pontiac Chicago 2001-2004 Terminus International Dowagiac toward Toronto Hammond–Whiting 1982-2001 toward Chicago Preceding station New York Central Railroad Following station Buchanan toward Chicago Michigan Central Railroad Main Line Pokagon toward Buffalo Terminus Michigan Air Line Railroad Cassopolis toward Jackson Berrien Center toward Benton Harbor Benton Harbor – South Bend South Bend Terminus
Michigan Central Railroad Niles Depot
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location in Michigan Show map of Michigan Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Niles, Michigan, USA
Built	1892
Architectural style	Romanesque
NRHP reference No.	09000085
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	September 19, 1979

Niles station is a train station in Niles, Michigan. It's a place where people catch Amtrak trains to travel between different cities. The station is an important stop on the Michigan Line, which is a main railway route.

Niles Train Station

What Trains Stop Here?

Niles station is served by two main Amtrak train services. The Wolverine train runs three times a day in each direction. The Blue Water train runs once a day in each direction. These trains help people travel across Michigan and beyond.

A Look at its History

The station building you see today was built a long time ago, in 1892. It was constructed by the Michigan Central Railroad company. The building was designed by architects named Spier and Rohns.

Because of its history and special design, the Niles station building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site. It's officially called the Michigan Central Railroad Niles Depot on this list.

Famous Movies Filmed at the Station

Niles station has been a star in its own right! It was used as a filming location for several movies. These include Continental Divide, Midnight Run, and Only the Lonely.

After Only the Lonely was filmed, a fun tradition started. Every year, people decorate the station with Christmas lights and decorations. It's a festive sight for travelers!

• Amtrak – Stations – Niles, MI