Pullman Railroad Days 2025

Chicago's biggest rail-themed event features a station full of historic Pullman railcars and a whole weekend of family-fun to explore!

About this Event

Get ready for the Fourth Annual Pullman Railroad Days on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18. Discover a station full of historic Pullman railcars and a whole weekend of unforgettable family-fun to explore. Chicago's national park is calling - so, come and experience the golden age of railroad travel!

Chicago's biggest rail-themed event is like nothing you've ever experienced

Visitors can tour historic Pullman railcars like the Royal Street - a sleek Observation-Lounge Car built by the Pullman Company in 1950 for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. It's just one of the amazing railcars featured at this year's event, thanks to Metra and the American Association of Private Railcar Owners (AAPRCO).

The early 20th century railcars are all brought here by Metra and showcased at the 111th Street/Pullman Metra Electric Station.

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Tickets are good for Saturday or Sunday and include access to historic railcars, fun-filled exhibits, tours & more!

Don't miss your chance to save big during our Early Bird ticket offer - for a limited time get 30% off the full price. And Historic Pullman Foundation Members save even more!

March 15 -May 9: Early-bird tickets on sale!

Just $25 / $22 for HPF members. That's $10+ off the full fare ticket. But you better hurry - this incredible deal is good only for the first 500 tickets on Saturday, and the first 500 on Sunday. Once they're gone, they are gone!

May 10 - May 17: Full Priced Tickets available

Our full price tickets are just $35 / $30 for HPF members.

During Pullman Railroad Days only

Don't miss your chance to become an HPF member for half the regular price - that's right, all new memberships are 50% off during Railroad Days! When checking-out, just add-on a Historic Pullman Foundation Membership, select your preferred level, and save big!

Children under 12 years are FREE

Bring the kids to Pullman Railroad Days for free! Ticketed adults just add-on free tickets for any children under 12-years-old at check-out.

Pullman Railroad Days happen rain or shine. There are no refunds:)

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Activities Include:

• Pullman National Historical Park Visitors Center and Exhibit Space is open from 9am to 5pm.
• In partnership with Metra, and the American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners, enjoy docent-led tours of the historic Pullman railcars.
• Explore the Activity Fair located at the Pullman National Historical Park and State Historic Site grounds featuring exhibits, games and fun.
• Discover a sampling of our popular neighborhood tours including the First Sunday Tour, the Tragedy to Innovation Tour, and the Illinois Labor History Tour.
• Don't miss the Model Train Extravaganza at Historic Pullman Exhibit Hall featuring hundreds of feet of model train track and vintage cars presented by the Chicago Lionel Club, Garfield-Clarendon Model Railroad Club, and others.
• Delicious Chicago food from local restaurants and Pullman favorites.
• Live entertainment, onsite live radio broadcasts, and local performers.

And, so much more!

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Learn more about Historic Pullman Foundation and how to support Chicago's national park at www.pullmanil.org.


Your ticket includes:

• Exclusive access to historic railcars ~ step into history on this docent-led tour of gorgously restored historic Pullman railcars from the golden era of rail travel.
• Incredible neighborhood tours ~ explore Chicago's National Park and State Historic Site on a sampling of our most popular tours including the First Sunday Walking Tour, the Illinois Labor History Tour, our Tragedy to Innovation Tour , and more.
• The Model Train Extravaganza ~ we're packing Exhibit Hall with hundreds of feet of track and vintage cars in every gauge in an amazing array of intricate displays presented by the Chicago Lionel Club, Garfield-Clarendon Model Railroad Club, and others.

Check back for more details as they become available!

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Agenda


🕑: 09:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Ticket Check-In and purchase

Info: All ticket-holders must check in with our amazing Check-In Volunteers. Ticket-holders will receive a wristband that gives them access to all restricted events. To purchase full-price Adult Tickets during the event, visit Exhibit Hall at 11141 S. Cottage Grove in Chicago.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Historic Railcar Tours

Info: Ticketed event. Tours of the historic Pullman Railcars are located at 111th Street/Pullman Metra Electric Station. Our tour takes about 30-45 minutes. The last tour departs at 4pm and exits the train by 5pm

🕑: 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Historic Pullman Walking Tours

Info: Ticketed event. Explore Pullman through a sampling of our renowned neighborhood tours. Tours will depart regularly from Arcade Park iincluding the Historic Neighborhood Tour, Illinois Labor History Tour, and the Tragedy to Innovation Tour. Final tour departs at 3:30pm.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hotel Florence Self-Guided Tour

Info: Thanks to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the first floor of the Hotel Florence is open to the public for a self-guided tour of one of Pullman's greatest structures.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
The Activity Fair at the South Pavilion

Info: Join organizations and community groups from across the city and beyond as we explore the lasting legacy of Historic Pullman and the railroads.

🕑: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Pullman National Historical Park Visitors Center

Info: Learn about Pullman - the man, the company, and the town - including its incredible impact on travel and the history of America.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Pullman Exhibit Hall

Info: Ticketed event. Don't miss the Model Train Extravaganza featuring vintage cars and amazing displays presented by Chicago Lionel Club, Garfield-Clarendon Model Railroad Club, and others.

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