It is located at a railroad wye where Amtrak trains headed for Chicago turn south. The station was built in a standard design by Amtrak in 1982, replacing the use of a Great Northern station downtown and allowing Amtrak to serve the city without having to go downtown and then back up.
It is situated at a railroad junction where Amtrak trains bound for Chicago veer south. The station was constructed in a typical design by Amtrak in 1982, replacing the use of a Great Northern station downtown and enabling Amtrak to serve the city without needing to enter downtown and then return.