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Museums + Nature Centers

Fox River Trolley Museum

LOCATION:  365 S La Fox St, South Elgin

(847) 697-4676

FEE: Adult Ride $8 | Senior Ride $6 | Children Ride $5 

HOURS: 

Sundays - May 1 through October 30 - Hours 11a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays - July 2 - September 4 - Hours 11a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Holidays - Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4) and Labor Day - Hours 11a.m. to 5p.m.

Weekdays - The Fox River Trolley Museum is not open on weekdays except for charters and special reservations.

  • The Fox River Line dates back to 1896. At the turn of the century this interurban line was part of the Elgin, Aurora and Southern Traction Company and ran about 40 miles along the Fox River from Carpentersville to Yorkville.

  • Trains will depart at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm and will be limited to 10 passengers

South Elgin

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