Pumpkin Trains
The Pumpkin Train is one of our most popular trains. Take a fun-filled ride through the crisp rural landscape while enjoying a mix of fall colors! Trains leave the depot in North Judson, Indiana, at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm CENTRAL TIME and take passengers on a leisurely 45-minute journey. The Pumpkin Train crosses the beautiful Kankakee River at English Lake before returning to town. We'll drop you off at our pumpkin patch where you can choose the perfect pumpkin for carving!
Pumpkin trains operate on the following Saturdays in October:
Included in your ticket price:
- Round-trip train ride from North Judson to English Lake and return.
- Kid-powered crank car train.
- Explore the Corny Maze.
- Photo opportunities.
Not included in the ticket price:
- Pumpkins.
- Refreshments.
- Souvenirs.
Details
- Trains load at the depot in North Judson.
- Trains unload at the pumpkin patch (across the street from the depot).
- The train ride takes approximately 45 minutes and is about 10 miles long round-trip.
- Adults (ages 16 and over) are $14.00, children (ages 3 to 15) are $10.00.
- Passengers under 3 ride for FREE, no ticket required.
- Pumpkins can be purchased with tickets for $3.00.
- Purchase 6 or more tickets and receive the group rate discount of $2.00 off per ticket.
- All tickets and items purchased online will be charged an additional booking fee of $1.00.
Tickets purchased online must be picked up at the depot when you arrive (we DO NOT mail tickets). Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure to get your tickets and board the train. Please show your e-ticket or provide your full name to the ticket agent in the depot when you arrive.
Important Information
- Trains run rain or shine.
- Masks are required - please read our COVID-19 information.
- Vintage railcars have limited handicapped accessibility - please contact us for details.
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Please remember that we operate on CENTRAL TIME (Chicago time).
- Please read our full refund policy.
