Hours
Last train leaves between 4:00pm and 4:15pm.
January 1 – May 9:
Closed except special events
May 10 – October 25:
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 11am – 5pm
October 26-December 31:
Closed except special events
Admission
| Adults | $10 |
| Children (ages 3-11) | $5 |
| Children (ages 0-2) | Free |
| Seniors (ages 65+) | $8 |
| First Responders, Active Military, and Veterans | $8 |
| 20 or more individuals in a single group, paid in a single transaction | 20% off regular admission |
Tickets are sold at the Castlemuir depot at the main museum. Tickets are good for all day.
Passengers boarding at Blackhawk must purchase tickets at the depot before returning.
Plan your visit
While you’re here, you can enjoy a 45 minute trolley ride along the Fox River, see our collection of beautifully restored cars and other artifacts, learn more about the history of the railroads in the Chicagoland area from our lovely volunteers, and more! Check out the link below for a full detailed description of everything we offer and all of our facilities and amenities.
Location
365 S LaFox Street (Illinois Route 31)
South Elgin, Illinois 60177
How to get to us
From Chicago and the east: Take the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) or US Route 20 west to Elgin. Exit on McClean Boulevard, then head south to Route 31. Turn left onto Route 31 to head east/north towards our museum
From the west/northwest: Take the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) or US Route 20 east to Elgin. Exit McLean Boulevard southbound. Turn left onto Route 31 to head east/north towards our 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.
By train: Take Metra to Elgin or National Street on the Milwaukee District West Line, approximately three miles north of the museum. To get from the station to the museum, the following options are available:
- Walk or bike down the Fox River Trail
- Pace route 801 from the Elgin Station (Saturdays only)
- Taxi or rideshare