Alice K.
7/11/2025
If you are a fan of trains, this is a must see. Admission fee includes a fee train ride. During the weekend they also offer trolley rides.
Illinois Railway Museum
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7000 Olson Rd
Union, IL 60180
The Illinois Railway Museum is the largest museum of its kind in America. Ride historic trains on the museum's five-mile demonstration railroad. See giant steam locomotives, powerful diesels and elegant electric cars on display and in operation. Enjoy educational displays, a train-themed playground for children, and immersive exhibits. Bring a picnic or dine at the Central Avenue Diner. The museum's collection includes such highlights as the "Nebraska Zephyr" streamliner, featured in the movie "A League of Their Own;" the 1941 "Electroliner" train which helped inspire Japan's famous Bullet trains; the last surviving "Green Hornet" streetcar from Chicago; and a 1918 steam locomotive originally built for export to Imperial Russia.
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4.5129 reviews
Jack G.
1/1/2024
** Kind Staff ** ** Fun Time ** We have been going to the Illinois Railway Museum for about eight years now and I wanted to share the love. Take an amazing journey through time with these...
Abbie O.
5/26/2024
This place is a worthy! We love the history of the trains. The museum itself is worth seeing. The dinner at the train was phenomenal the volunteers servers were amazing and so friendly and kind!...
Thomas B.
6/2/2025
This place is awesome and full of history. Great for kids! Knowledgeable employees!!!
Sarah M.
9/20/2024
Such a unique fun way to spend a Sunday. You got to walk through some of the trains and push buttons at the toy train museum. The only thing I would recommend is packing a lunch as those areas...
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