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450 S Michigan Ave, AUD 540
Chicago IL 60605
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Illinois Labor History Society

2025 Pullman Railroad Days

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2025 Pullman Railroad Days


  • Historic Pullman Foundation 11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, IL, 60628 United States (map)

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

Come and explore historic Pullman railcars including the Royal Street – a sleek Observation-Lounge railcar built by the Pullman Company in 1950 for the Louisville & Nashville Railroad. It’s just one of the incredible railcars featured at this year’s event, thanks to Metra and the American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners (AAPRCO).

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

Save Big on Early Bird Tickets

Don’t miss your chance to save big right now during our Early Bird ticket offer where you get 30% off full price tickets. Historic Pullman Foundation Members save even more! 

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

Just $25 and $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. When they’re gone, they are gone!

May 10 – May 17: Full Priced Tickets available

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

Children under 12 years are FREE

Bring the kids to Pullman Railroad Days for free! Ticketed adults can add-on free child tickets at check-out. Get tickets here.

Discover Historic Railcars and Unforgettable Family-Fun

• Pullman National Historical Park Visitors Center and Exhibit Space open for visitors

• Docent-led tours of historic Pullman railcars at the 111th Street/Pullman Metra Electric Station

• Explore an exciting array of exhibits and displays on the South Pavilion at Pullman National Historical Park and State Historic Site

• A sampling of engaging Pullman Tours featuring the Historic Community and its architecture: The First Sunday Tour, the Tragedy to Innovation Tour, and more

• Discover the Model Train Extravaganza at Historic Pullman Exhibit Hall featuring hundreds of feet of model train track and vintage car displays presented by the Chicago Lionel Club, Garfield-Clarendon Model Railroad Club, and more

• Delicious Chicago food from local restaurants and Pullman favorites

• Great entertainment including live bands, local Chicago radio broadcasts, plus local performers

And so much more!