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 27th.
Equipment Scheduled to Operate on Saturday, May 27th:
- Frisco 1630 and Steam Coach Train ♿
- Shay 5 and Steam Caboose Train
- Diesel Heavyweight Passenger Train ♿
- Chicago Transit Authority 4290 & 4412 ♿
- Chicago Transit Authority 41 & 30
- Chicago Transit Authority 4391
- Chicago Surface Lines 144
Equipment Scheduled to Operate on Sunday, May 28th:
- Frisco 1630 and Steam Coach Train ♿
- Shay 5 and Steam Caboose Train
- Diesel Heavyweight Passenger Train ♿
- Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee 251 & 749 ♿
- Chicago Aurora & Elgin 36Â and 319
- Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee 714
- Chicago Transit Authority 4391
- Chicago Transit Authority 3142
Equipment Scheduled to Operate on Monday, May 29th (Memorial Day):
- Frisco 1630 and Steam Heavyweight Passenger Train ♿
- Commonwealth Edison 4 and Electric Caboose Train
- Illinois Terminal 277, 518, and 234 ♿
- Chicago Transit Authority 6655 & 6656
- Chicago Rapid Transit 1268 & 1797 ♿
- Chicago Transit Authority 4391
- Chicago Surface Lines 1374
- Veracruz 19
Admission Rates:
Adults $18, Senior $16, Children $14
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