General information
The Illinois Railway Museum has the largest collection of historic railway equipment in America.
The main museum campus in Union, Illinois features more than twenty structures spread out across 100 acres of land. These include exhibit buildings which house much of the museum’s collection of trains as well as historic structures like the 1851 East Union Depot, Spaulding Tower, the Schroeder Mercantile Store, and the Central Diner. Plan on spending the day: from horse-drawn streetcars to million-pound steam locomotives, from sleek streamliners to workaday boxcars, there’s a LOT to see!
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Number of exhibited items
Trains: 11-25
General Museum Links
Find out the Opening Hours, Current Theme Exhibitions, Ticket Fees, Contact Details, and more.
- Home page (Available in the following languages: English)
- Opening hours
- Entrance fees
- Video Channel
Other Services and Facilities
Map Directions
Address: 7000 Olson Rd, Union,, IL 60180, Union, Illinois (IL), USA, North America
Coordinates: 42.228253, -88.528603
Overview map
Disclaimer
Note: This information was accurate February, 2023 when it was published/updated, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.