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Illinois Railway Museum

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Ride vintage streetcars and historic trains at the nation’s largest railway museum—regular operations and 2025 events are posted by the museum and it’s a perennial Chicago day‑trip pick in trusted guides. ([irm.org](https://www.irm.org/hours-admission/?utm_source=openai), [timeout.com](https://www.timeout.com/chicago/things-to-do/unique-day-trips-from-chicago?utm_source=openai))

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Ride vintage streetcars and historic trains at nation's largest railway museum

train rides

volunteer staff

family friendly

historic trains

holiday train

museum

old trains

day trip

7000 Olson Rd, Union, IL 60180 Get directions

$

Restroom

Family friendly

Free street parking

Free Wi-Fi

Wheelchair accessible entrance

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Ride vintage streetcars and historic trains at nation's largest railway museum

train rides

volunteer staff

family friendly

historic trains

holiday train

museum

old trains

day trip

7000 Olson Rd, Union, IL 60180 Get directions

$

Restroom

Family friendly

Free street parking

Free Wi-Fi

Wheelchair accessible entrance

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