Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park - Saturday 2026
Chicago's biggest rail-themed event features historic Pullman railcars, a STEAM activity fair, and a whole weekend of family fun to explore!
🚆 Railroad Days: An Electric Centennial
Celebrating 100 Years of Electrified Rail & Innovation in Chicago
Step aboard history—and experience the future—at Railroad Days (RRD), a family-friendly celebration of trains, technology, and transformation at Pullman National Historical Park.
In 1926, Chicago’s Illinois Central Railroad electrified its suburban rail service, launching a cleaner, quieter, and more modern way to move millions of people along the city’s shoreline. Pullman-built electric railcars replaced steam, reshaping daily life, industry, and the landscape of Chicago forever.
One hundred years later, Railroad Days brings this electrifying history to life—connecting the past, present, and future of rail, electricity, design, and infrastructure.
Good to know
Highlights
- 30 minutes
- under 16 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Pullman Exhibit Hall
11141 South Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago, IL 60628
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Check-In tables open - convert your will call ticket to a wristband.
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Railcars open for Tours!
Tour the historic cars and learn how electricity changed the way we travel. Tours take about 30 minutes, and a timed ticket is required.
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STEAM Fair
Join us at the STEAM fair featuring interactive, hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and creative explorations in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math for all ages.