Pullman Railroad Days 2024: People, Progress & Innovation-Saturday

One of Chicago's greatest events is back for a third incredible year - Pullman Railroad Days: People, Progress & Innovation. Don't miss your chance to see these historic railcars inside and out as you explore Pullman's rich railroad heritage from so many intriguing perspectives.

This year's event features three remarkable train cars, never-before-seen at Railroad Days!

Visitors can tour the 1950 Pullman Sleeper-Observation Blue Ridge Club, the 1934 Sleeper-Lounge Dover Harbor, and the 1957 Art Deco beauty, Hollywood Beach - all here at the 111th Street/Pullman Station, thanks to Metra and the American Association of Private Rail Car Owners (AAPRCO).

Don't miss your chance to save big on Early-Bird Tickets with a guaranteed spot on our historic Pullman railcar tour. Historic Pullman Foundation Members can save on Advance Purchase Tickets and tickets bought at the event. Join us rain or shine - there are no refunds.

March 15 - April 15

Early Bird Tickets: Just $22

April 16 - May 29

Advance Purchase Tickets: Just $26

HPF Members: Just $24

June 1 - 2

Adult Tickets: $37

HPF Members: $35

Children under 12 years are FREE with an adult

• Access to the historic train cars - Advance ticket holders (purchased by May 14) get guaranteed admission to the historic train cars.
• Four distinct tours of the town of Pullman and the Pullman State Historic Site grounds. These include 1) The Neighborhood Tour: a teaser of our First Sunday Tour, 2) The Car Works Grounds Tour: an exploration of the early manufacturing site, 3) Labor History Tours: a teaser of the Illinois Labor History Society tour, 4) From Tragedy to Innovation Tour: how the people of Pullman experienced some of the tragedies that led to many innovations we enjoy today.
• Access to Hotel Florence. The first floor of this iconic building is open for self-guided tours and a chance to share stories with Pullman residents and others about its grand history.

All tours and events are first-come/first-served to ticket holders. See the schedule by expanding the Agenda section.

Pullman National Historical Park Visitors Center - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In partnership with Metra, and the American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners, docent-led tours of historic train cars

An activity fair for all ages including model trains, the historic link between the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Pullman, Virtual Reality experience and Locomotive Engineer Simulator hosted by Norfolk Southern, information about modern and historic trains, and games and activities for children

Food trucks from local restaurants

Live music

And so much more!

Host or Publisher Historic Pullman Foundation and the Pullman Civic Organization