The summer begins! Steam or diesel and electric trains will operate all three days of Memorial Day Weekend. Active military personnel and their families are admitted FREE with military ID.
Before you visit, even if you have been a regular visitor in the past, please take the time to review the pandemic-related procedures and policies listed at this link.
Memorial Day Weekend – Hours / Admission / Operating Schedule Information:
Electric trains and Diesel or Steam trains will be operating. Trolley buses will operate on Saturday, May 25th only.
Equipment Scheduled to Operate on Saturday, May 25th:
- Frisco 1630 and Steam Coach Train ♿
- Shay 5 and Steam Mixed Train
- Chicago Rapid Transit 1268 and 1797 ♿
- Chicago Transit Authority 4290 and 4412 ♿
- Northwestern Elevated Railroad 24
- Chicago Surface Lines 144
- Chicago Transit Authority 4391
Equipment Scheduled to Operate on Sunday, May 26th:
- Frisco 1630 and Steam Coach Train ♿
- Shay 5 and Steam Mixed Train
- Chicago Burlington & Quincy 9911A and the Nebraska Zephyr
- Chicago Aurora & Elgin 309 and 319
- Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee 714 and 749
- Chicago Surface Lines 1374
- Chicago Transit Authority 4391
Equipment Scheduled to Operate on Monday, May 27th (Memorial Day):
- Frisco 1630 and Steam Coach Train ♿
- Locomotive TBA and Diesel Caboose Train
- Illinois Terminal 277, 518, and 234 ♿
- Chicago Rapid Transit 1268 and 1797 ♿
- Indiana Railroad 65
- Veracruz 19
- Chicago Surface Lines 1374
- Chicago Transit Authority 4391
Daily Admission Rates:
Adults $20.00, Seniors and Youths $18.00, Children $16.00
Museum Hours:
Trains operate hourly 11:00am to 4:00pm or more often as needed.
The Museum grounds open at 10:00am and close at 6:00pm.
The parking lot opens at 9:30am and closes at 6:30pm.
All equipment, schedules and prices subject to change without notice.
♿ = this train is wheelchair-accessible