Illinois Railway Museum Map (2019 – 2018)
Planning your visit to Union, Illinois?
The Illinois Railway Museum is located in Union, McHenry County, Illinois. It is the largest railway museum in the United States and features a vast collection of historic locomotives, passenger cars, and streetcars. The museum offers rides on restored trains and hosts events from spring through fall.
The most up-to-date Illinois Railway Museum Map makes exploring the grounds easy—whether you’re headed to Barn 9’s classic diesels or the electric interurban loop. The Central Diner offers a nostalgic lunch break, while the Kids’ Train Yard delivers hands-on fun for families.
Track your ride times at the East Union Station and don’t miss the historic display cars near Barn 4. Map in hand, your day just got smoother.
Illinois Railway Museum Map 2019
The Illinois Railway Museum Map 2019 shows the layout of the museum grounds, including exhibit barns, train lines, visitor facilities, and parking areas. Key attractions such as the main entrance, depot, and various display barns are clearly marked to help visitors navigate the site.
Printable Illinois Railway Museum Map PDF 2019
Illinois Railway Museum Map 2018
The Illinois Railway Museum Map 2018 provides a detailed layout of the museum grounds, including exhibit barns, train stations, display tracks, and visitor facilities. The map helps guests navigate key attractions such as the Main Street, car barns, and boarding areas for train rides. Visitors can use the map to efficiently plan their route and explore the museum’s extensive railway collection.
FAQ
How much is the Illinois Railway Museum?
General admission to the Illinois Railway Museum ranges from $14 to $20 for adults, $12 to $18 for youth (ages 13–17), and $11 to $16 for children (ages 2–12), depending on the day of the week. Family packages are available at $55 on weekdays and $80 on weekends. Children under 2 are admitted free.
Which is the largest railway museum in the world?
The largest railway museum in the world is the National Railway Museum in York, England. It attracts almost 1 million visitors annually and houses over a million objects related to railway history.
What is the history of the Illinois Railway Museum?
The Illinois Railway Museum was founded in 1953 by ten individuals who purchased an interurban car to preserve it from being scrapped. Originally called the Illinois Electric Railway Museum, it moved to Union, Illinois in 1964, expanded its collection to over 500 pieces of equipment, and now occupies more than 100 acres. The museum has steadily grown, adding facilities, extending its main line, and becoming one of the largest railway museums in the United States.
How long are train rides at the Illinois Railway Museum?
Train rides at the Illinois Railway Museum typically last 35 to 45 minutes on the main line. Streetcar rides on the museum’s loop take about 10 to 15 minutes. Both experiences are included with general admission.
