Best places: Rail museums in Chicago

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Illinois Railway Museum
Rail museum
Multiple collections of antique & vintage trains for education & preservation, plus a gift shop.
$ $$$
4.70 (2.7K reviews) (~84.22 km from centre)
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East Troy Railroad Museum
Rail museum
This trolley history museum is a kid-friendly destination featuring memorabilia & scenic roundtrips.
4.70 (556 reviews) (~120.08 km from centre)
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The Toy Train Barn Museum
Museum
👍👍 This toy train barn was on our list to visit for a long time. It was closed for last two years and has reopened this year. It provides a nice time for many train enthusiast. There are many trains in the setup which are controlled through push button switches which is kind of a major attraction for t...
4.90 (200 reviews) (~200.8 km from centre)
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Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
Rail museum
👍👍 Came here to check out the Berkshire Locomotive made in the historical Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio right next door to where I work. Came here on a horse drawn wagon that was included with your admission to the Steam Show that was going on next door to the Historical Society. They have some c...
4.70 (261 reviews) (~240.8 km from centre)
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National New York Central Railroad Museum
Rail museum
This museum in a freight yard celebrates travel on the historic 11,000-mile NY Central Railroad.
4.60 (375 reviews) (~138.87 km from centre)
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Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
Rail museum
👍👍 We enjoyed the train ride and the history. Touring inside the cars was enjoyable for adults and our grandsons. They loved the small trains that they made go by peddling with their arms. What was also a treasure was the staff were all volunteers! There were seniors and teens. Even the mechanics were...
4.60 (287 reviews) (~101.61 km from centre)
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Amboy Depot Museum
Rail museum
👍👍 A small museum with a lot of local history. Well worth the stop. The steam engine was refurbished and an amazing site.
4.70 (94 reviews) (~142.7 km from centre)
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Little River Railroad
Rail museum
Steam trains still run on this preserved piece of track taking visitors on fun rides.
4.40 (180 reviews) (~216.95 km from centre)
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Nickel Plate Express
Tourist attraction
👍👍 My daughter and I (along with some of her friends) recently rode their Wizard themed train ride! It was amazing and they did a wonderful job! The event was so well planned, the staff was so nice, the cast were soooo amazing and stayed in character so well, and made the whole experience magical! The...
4.30 (251 reviews) (~242.92 km from centre)
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Linden Depot Museum
Rail museum
4.80 (66 reviews) (~196.64 km from centre)
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Rochelle Railroad Park Museum
Rail museum
👍👍 Every time I get the opportunity to visit Rochelle Railroad park, I am not disappointed. Very friendly folks work for the city. Have seen firefighters, local and county Law Enforcement, municipal employees. All wonderful. Museum/gift store is great. Always clean restrooms. A big THANKS to the...
4.80 (40 reviews) (~119.98 km from centre)
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Museums at Lisle Station Park
Historical place museum
👍👍 Very nice way to honor our ancestors with the Museum, especially all the branches of our military. The new Veterans Memorial is a beautiful way to let our Veterans know how much we appreciate them all!!! Thanks Lisle
4.70 (40 reviews) (~37.95 km from centre)
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Mineral Point Railroad Museum
Rail museum
👍 Very nice little museum.
4.60 (31 reviews) (~236.37 km from centre)
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