Education Through Demonstration | Members Only |
SOLD OUT for 2023
Tickets for 2024 go on sale on June 1.
Chris Van Allsburg's book The Polar Express comes to life when the train pulls out of the station with your family on board this winter.
Tickets cost $50 for Standard Service and $100 for Premier Service. See below for more information on the Premier Service.
Check the schedule below to see which trains operate which type of service.
All riders require a ticket regardless of age.
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. There will be caroling, sing-alongs with professional musicians making this what will surely become an annual holiday tradition for the whole family.
Departure Location: Jon Duerr Forest Preserve,
35W003 Route 31, South Elgin, IL
This year we are pleased to announce the all new Premier Service in addition to our beloved standard service. In addition to all of the features offered in our standard service, the premier service includes some extra features:
Day | Time | Service Type |
Saturday, November 25 (sold out) | 3:00pm | Standard |
Saturday, November 25 (sold out) | 4:15pm | Premier |
Saturday, November 25 (sold out) | 5:30pm | Standard |
Saturday, November 25 (sold out) | 6:45pm | Standard |
Sunday, November 26 (sold out) | 3:00pm | Standard |
Sunday, November 26 (sold out) | 4:15pm | Standard |
Sunday, November 26 (sold out) | 5:30pm | Standard |
Sunday, November 26 (sold out) | 6:45pm | Standard |
Saturday, December 2 (sold out) | 3:00pm | Standard |
Saturday, December 2 (sold out) | 4:15pm | Premier |
Saturday, December 2 (sold out) | 5:30pm | Standard |
Saturday, December 2 (sold out) | 6:45pm | Standard |
Sunday, December 3 (sold out) | 3:00pm | Standard |
Sunday, December 3 (sold out) | 4:15pm | Standard |
Sunday, December 3 (sold out) | 5:30pm | Standard |
Sunday, December 3 (sold out) | 6:45pm | Standard |
Saturday, December 9 (sold out) | 3:00pm | Standard |
Saturday, December 9 (sold out) | 4:15pm | Premier |
Saturday, December 9 (sold out) | 5:30pm | Standard |
Saturday, December 9 (sold out) | 6:45pm | Standard |
Sunday, December 10 (sold out) | 3:00pm | Standard |
Sunday, December 10 (sold out) | 6:45pm | Standard |
Saturday, December 16 (sold out) | 3:00pm | Standard |
Saturday, December 16 (sold out) | 4:15pm | Standard |
Saturday, December 16 (sold out) | 6:45pm | Standard |
Sunday, December 17 (sold out) | 3:00pm | Standard |
Sunday, December 17 (sold out) | 4:15pm | Standard |
Sunday, December 17 (sold out) | 5:30pm | Standard |
Sunday, December 17 (sold out) | 6:45pm | Standard |
Polar Express, South Elgin General Information, Event Terms and Conditions
TermsPlease 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.
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Boarding Location: Jon Duerr Forest Preserve
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