The Easter Train
Hop aboard the Easter Train and enjoy a fun-filled excursion aboard one of the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum's most popular train rides! Passengers will board the train at our depot in North Judson and take a quick trip out across the Kankakee River bridge at English Lake before returning to town. Passengers will disembark from the train at Grasselli Tower. Our younger passengers (ages 2 to 12) will participate in our Easter Egg Hunt. The trains will run rain or shine on two Saturdays: April 1 and April 8, 2023.
Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your own basket and let your youngster search for eggs filled with candied treasures. Age groups for Easter Egg Hunt will be as follows:
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 to 7 years
- 8 to 12 years
Visit with the Easter Bunny
Bring your camera and take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Train Times
All times listed are departure times. You must arrive at least 30 minutes early to pick up your tickets from the depot. All trains operate on Central Time (Chicago Time).
- 9:00 am
- 11:00 am
- 1:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
The length of the train ride is approximately 45 minutes with the Easter Egg Hunt following each trip.
Ticket Types
Purchase your tickets for either coach or open-air car seating. The coach is an enclosed, sealed-window car with padded seats The open-air cars are covered, but completely open to the elements with bench-style seating. You will make your choice when purchasing tickets. If you choose open-air car seating, please remember that our trains run rain or shine.
Ticket Prices
Ticket prices for the Easter Train are as follows:
- Adults (16+): $20.00
- Children (3-15): $14.00
- Infants & Toddlers (0-2): FREE (no ticket required)
Infants and toddlers may ride the Easter Train for free, but must be ride on a parent or guardian's lap. Tickets purchased online will be charged a booking fee of $1.00 per ticket. Buy 6 or more tickets and save $2.00 per ticket with our group rate.
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Remember, all train run on Central Time (Chicago Time).
Please read our refund policy.
For maps and driving directions to the museum, please click here.
