Santa’s Trolley Express

All Aboard for Holiday Magic at the Fox River Trolley Museum!
Celebrate the season with a heartwarming holiday train ride that’s bursting with nostalgia, joy, and festive wonder! Climb aboard our beautifully decorated 1950s vintage elevated cars and journey down an authentic train line dating back to 1896—an unforgettable adventure your entire family will cherish.

Tickets are now available!

Your Santa’s Trolley Express experience begins before you even step aboard the train.

Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to check in and receive a complimentary cup of hot chocolate aboard our beautifully restored 1959 green-and-white subway train. Surrounded by festive decorations, holiday music, and the charm of a bygone era, you’ll have time to soak in the Christmas spirit before your journey begins.

As departure time approaches, our crew will escort guests to their assigned train car for a memorable ride to the North Pole Trolley Station.

Once aboard, families will enjoy a classic holiday story, Christmas sing-alongs, and a festive ride through the Fox River Valley as the train makes its way to the North Pole.

There, a very special guest will be waiting on the platform to the North Pole.

Santa Claus will board the train and personally visit with each family as he travels through the cars, posing for photos, listening to Christmas wishes, and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

From the moment you arrive until the train returns to the station, Santa’s Trolley Express is designed to create a magical holiday experience for children and adults alike.

Pricing

  • Now through July 31: $38 per person
  • August 1 through October 31: $45 per person
  • Beginning November 1: $50 per person

Purchase early for the best value. As the holiday season approaches and demand increases, ticket prices will rise. Secure your seats today and lock in the lowest available fare for Santa’s Trolley Express.

Schedule

Ticket Policy

All passengers regardless of age and size must have their own ticket.

All ticket sales are final.

No refunds, exchanges, transfers, or rain checks will be issued after tickets have been purchased.

Santa’s Trolley Express operates on a limited-capacity reservation system, and each seat reserved prevents that seat from being sold to another guest. Please review your purchase carefully before completing your order.

Boarding

All trains will board at Blackhawk Station in the Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, not at the main museum.

The Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, 35W003 Route 31, South Elgin, IL is located approximately two (2) miles south of the Fox River Trolley Museum on the east side of IL Route 31. See Google Maps for individualized directions.

Disclaimer

Santa’s Trolley Express is an event planned, organized, and run independently by the Fox River Trolley Museum. This event is not affiliated with or endorsed by any media franchises, including but not limited to the Polar Express.