Polar Express and other holiday train rides in Indiana


If you want to catch the train this holiday season, it’s time to start planning because tickets are going fast. Here are the vacation train trips you can take in Indiana.

Reindeer Ride Express

Nickel Plate Express is located in Noblesville, 825 Forest Park Drive.

Train trips run on November 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27, 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23. Free when sitting in a parent’s lap.

You can find tickets and more information here.

Sullivan Express

A small train located in the Sullivan Hardware Store in Indianapolis at 71st Street and Keystone Street.

Tickets will go on sale starting November 1. Prices are $30 for a train ride only, and $60 to $75 for a train ride and stop to see Santa.

Get your tickets here.

Snowfall Express train at the Indiana State Museum

The train journey runs from November 25 to January 2. The train is included in the general admission price to the museum.

You can buy your tickets to the museum here.

Annual Santa Train at the Fort Wayne Railroad

The train runs on November 26 and 27 and December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18.

Tickets cost $8 and kids 3 and younger can ride for free.

Tickets will go on sale November 9. You can find tickets and more information here.

Whitewater Valley Polar Express Railroad

The train is located in Connersville, and runs Friday through Sunday, November 11 through December 17.

Tickets $39 for ages 2 and up. Find out more information and get your tickets here.