Come ride with us at the Fox River Trolley Museum, a nostalgic trip back to an era when the electric trolley car was a vital part of American life. Experience education through demonstration the sights and sounds of this unique part of American history aboard a genuine old-time trolley car.

Ghost Story Train (Halloween Event):
Come join us for an evening full of frights and delicious delights! Jump on our Ghost Story Trolley and take a ride into the John Duerr Forest Preserve. Gather around the roaring fire and listen to spooky stories and sign campfire songs while eating scrumptious s'mores. Costumes are welcomed! Suitable for all ages.

The experience will take approximately one hour. All passengers, regardless of size or age must have a valid ticket.

Departure Location: Castlemuir Depot (South Elgin)

The Polar Express:
Chris Van Allsburg's book The Polar Express comes to life when the train pulls out of the station with your family on board. The train will transport you to the “North Pole” where Santa will be waiting. Experience the joy of watching the children's faces when the train arrives at the North Pole.

At the North Pole, Santa will board the train, greet each child and hand them their own small gift. There will be caroling, sing-alongs with professional musicians, cookies and hot chocolate making this what will surely become an annual holiday tradition for the whole family.

Please review the event terms and conditions and general information below carefully and completely prior to ordering tickets (ordering links at bottom of page). A ticket purchase indicates acceptance of all museum terms and conditions.

 

Schedule

The Fox River Trolley Museum is located on Illinois Route 31, three blocks south of State Street in South Elgin, IL. From Chicago and the east: Take the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) or US Route 20 west to Elgin. Exit on Illinois 31 southbound. Take Route 31 to the Museum. From the west and northwest: Take the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) or US Route 20 east to Elgin. Exit on Illinois 31 southbound. Take Route 31 to the Museum. From the south: Take Illinois Route 59 north to Illinois Route 64. Turn west on Route 64 to Illinois Route 31 in St Charles. Take Route 31 north to the Museum.