South Elgin, IL · Rail trolley · 2026 season

Santa’s Trolley Express at Fox River Trolley Museum

Santa’s Trolley Express boards in South Elgin on selected November and December dates. Every passenger needs a ticket, and departure times differ by date.

Illustrative stock photo: Tweetsie Railroad locomotive No. 12 with Christmas lights and a wreath at the station
Illustrative stock photograph. Tweetsie’s Christmas train preparing for an evening departure on December 14, 2018. Historical holiday photograph; this season’s equipment and decorations can differ. ET&WNC12 / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

November 28, November 29, December 4, December 5, December 6, December 11, December 12, December 13, December 18, December 19, December 20, 2026

Dates identify announced operating days or a season window, not every departure or available seats. Check the event’s own calendar before booking.

The public page offers early purchase for the listed 2026 dates. Selected departure inventory was not checked.

Price observed 2026-10-26: $45 per person through October 31; $50 beginning November 1. These are the current Santa’s Trolley Express sale tiers. Confirm the selected departure and complete total; no specific seats are promised.

Source reviewed 2026-10-26 · Ticket status observed 2026-10-26

Tickets and official updates

Choose a train departure first. Confirm the date, class, child tickets and checkout total with the operator before arranging other travel.

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Where to board

Santa’s Trolley Express boarding location

365 S La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177

Map marks the station or event campus. Confirm the holiday boarding point and entry with the operator.

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Plan your visit

Boarding
365 S La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177
Experience and planning
Every passenger requires a ticket. Arrive 15 minutes early; date-specific departure times differ.

Would an overnight stay help?

Compare your departure time and drive home before deciding. An evening train or a long journey may make staying nearby useful. Secure the correct holiday train first, then check lodging independently; no hotel or regular-excursion booking establishes holiday admission.

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Sources and railway guide

Visit the Fox River Trolley Museum railway guide →