The Donut Train 2026

Enjoy a selection of delicious donuts at your table while riding in one of our restored Illinois Central dining cars

Join us at the Monticello Railway Museum for a fun breakfast and train ride experience on board one of our Illinois Central dining cars. We offer two departure times of 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM from our Nelson Crossing depot. Please visit our website for additional information and to purchase your table onboard. But don't delay, tables will go FAST for this event!

Seating for this event will only be sold as a table of four (sorry, no single seats will be available) in one of our restored dining cars, #4110 or #4112. Pricing for The Donut Train is $95 per table of up to four passengers, all ages included. Each table will receive a box of one dozen of an assortment of donuts to enjoy during the approximately 1 hr. long train ride, which you will be able to take home with you at the conclusion of the journey. An assortment of drinks and juices will be available for your choosing as well. All food and beverages are included in the price of your ticket!