A new exhibit in Pilsen brings to light the Mexican and Mexican American families who helped build Chicago’s rail network.

Rieles y Raíces,” at the National Museum of Mexican Art, connects the historical experiences of traqueros to contemporary conversations.

With Christmas just a few days away, the Rhinelander Railroad Museum decided to dabble in some holiday spirit and decorations ...

Fall in the Midwest is made for train rides with your family. For those in Chicago, these routes combine colorful scenery with the fun of traveling by rail — whether on a cross-state Amtrak line or a ...

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Plenty of iconic Chicago museums are offering free admission days to Illinois residents as the summer winds down and through the fall, with at least one museum offering free admission on the federal ...

Looking for Christmas trains in Chicago? These popular rides fill up quickly, but there are still many available Polar Express train rides near Chicago. Chicago's Union Station Polar Express ride is ...