Where the rubber meets the road. Join us for trolley bus and motor bus rides and see other buses that will be open and on display. IRM is the only museum in the country with regular trolley bus operation and this is the best time of the year to see a variety of trolley buses and motor buses in operation. Great photo opportunities for the bus fans.

Before you visit, even if you have been a regular visitor in the past, please take the time to review the procedures and policies listed at this link.

Bus Day Hours / Admission / Operating Schedule Information:

Electric trains and Diesel or Steam trains will be operating.

Railway Equipment Scheduled to Operate:

• Frisco 1630 and steam coach train
• Shay 5 and steam caboose train
• Chicago Aurora & Elgin 431 and 409
• Chicago Transit Authority 3142

Admission Rates:
Adults $16, Senior $14, Children $12

Museum Hours:
Trains operate hourly 11:00am to 4:00pm or more often as needed.
The Museum grounds open at 10:00am and close one hour after the last train departure.
The parking lot opens at 9:30am and closes 30 minutes after the grounds close.

All equipment, schedules and prices subject to change without notice.