Hillsdale Traveler
Schedule
Sat Jul 04 2026 at 10:30 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1469 W Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808-3336, United States | Fort Wayne, IN
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For tickets and information click here or read on: https://www.indianarailexperience.org/hillsdale-traveler/THE EXPERIENCE
Step aboard the Hillsdale Traveler and trace historic New York Central rails between Northeast Indiana and Hillsdale, Michigan — a corridor that once stitched together towns, industries, and lake communities across the Great Lakes heartland.
Departing from the historic station in Pleasant Lake, the train glides north through rolling farmland and wooded corridors, following a route that defined commerce and community for generations.
Restored passenger cars, wide-open scenery, and the steady cadence of a heritage diesel invite you to settle in and let the rails do what they’ve always done: connect places and people.
Upon arrival in Hillsdale, enjoy time to explore a town shaped by these same rails before reboarding for the southbound return.
Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure, and the full round-trip experience spans a leisurely afternoon — part excursion, part living history, part summer ritual.
10:30 AM — Depart Pleasant Lake
12:30 PM — Arrive in Hillsdale
Enjoy a relaxed layover in Hillsdale with time to explore shops, grab lunch, and take in the town at your own pace.*
2:00 PM — Depart Hillsdale
4:00 PM — Arrive back in Pleasant Lake
An extended layover will be offered on July 4th to accommodate holiday activities in downtown Hillsdale. A separate schedule will be provided.
THE OFFERINGS
Seating is available in Coach, First Class – Dining Car, Open Air, or Pullman Class aboard Kitchi Gammi. Dining Car guests enjoy air-conditioned table seating with curated charcuterie and breakfast selections included. Pullman Class offers a more intimate, hosted experience with elevated service and limited seating.
Select First Class tickets include complimentary coffee and light refreshments. Additional amenities are included where listed. A cash bar is available for responsible guests 21 years of age or older.
Passengers may bring their own personal food and non-alcoholic drinks. Pets are not permitted, but service animals are welcome.
THE FINE PRINT
Ticket prices as shown do not include processing fees. Tickets are automatically emailed to passengers upon checkout and are not sent via any other means. Guests are advised to double-check their email address for accuracy before completing their purchase and to check their spam or junk mail folder if they don’t see the confirmation email and to communicate with the ticket agent using the purchasing email and not an alternate address.
Parking, boarding, and safety information is included with every purchase confirmation. Your review of this information is essential to ensuring an enjoyable experience.
Passengers wishing to travel together should book their tickets as part of the same reservation and under the same name. Refunds or exchanges are only available 30 days or more before travel. In place of refunds, credits for future travel and experiences are offered. Due to their historic nature, only select cars are ADA accessible.
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