Grins and groans haunt Halloween trains in the Midwest US
Grins and groans haunt Halloween trains in the Midwest US. Howl aboard a pumpkin train, a ghost train, or a kid-friendly trick-or-treat costume train! Halloween trains will be rolling at heritage and scenic railways in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Spooktacular Halloween trains run across North America. Check out Halloween trains in Western US, Southwest US, Midwest US, Southern US, Mid-Atlantic US, New England, and Canada.-
Illinois
South Elgin, Illinois
Fox River Trolley Museum
Ghost Story Train rides embark on the final three Saturday nights in October.
Telephone: +1 (847) 697-4676.
Union, Illinois
Illinois Railway Museum
Pumpkin Trains roll to the pumpkin patch on the last two weekends in October.
Telephone: +1 (800) 244-7245.
Indiana
North Judson, Indiana
Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum
Pumpkin Trains bound for the pumpkin patch on Saturdays in October from the second weekend of the month; Twilight Train runs Halloween Saturday.
Telephone: +1 (574) 896-3950.
Connersville, Indiana
Whitewater Valley Railroad
Ghost Trains and Pumpkinliners run weekends during the second half of October.
Telephone: +1 (765) 825-2054.
Noblesville, Indiana
Nickel Plate Express
Pumpkin Express runs selected days in early October; Wizard Express departs the last three Saturdays of the month.
Telephone: +1 (317) 285-0682.
Iowa
Boone, Iowa
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
Take a ride on the Pumpkin Patch Train and bring back a pumpkin on the first three Saturdays in October.
Telephone: +1 (800) 626-0319.
Michigan
Coldwater, Michigan
Little River Railroad
Fall Pumpkin Trains head out on Sundays in October.
Telephone: +1 (517) 227-5488.
Coopersville, Michigan
Coopersville & Marne Railway
Kids who ride the Famous Pumpkin Train get a free pumpkin on most Saturdays and Sundays in October.-
Telephone: +1 (616) 997-7000.
Flint, Michigan
Huckleberry Railroad – Crossroads Village
Ghosts and Goodies await aboard the Halloween Train on weekends and selected weekdays in October
Telephone: +1 (800) 648-7275.
Mt. Clemens, Michigan
Michigan Transit Museum
The Grand Pumpkin, Scarecrow, and Little Crow will be aboard the Pumpkin Train on weekends before Halloween starting October 8th.
Telephone: +1 (586) 463-1863.
Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Como-Harriet Streetcar Line
Minnesota Streetcar Museum
Varied rides include Farmer Ken and Jan’s Pumpkin Patch, Transylvania Trolley, Trick ‘r Trolley, and more.
Telephone: +1 (952) 922-1096.
Excelsior, Minnesota
Excelsior Streetcar Line
Minnesota Streetcar Museum
Varied rides include Fantastically Spooky Ghost Trolley, Trolleyween ride and Excelsior Trick O Treat.
Telephone: +1 (952) 922-1096.
Duluth, Minnesota
North Shore Scenic Railroad
Ride the Great Pumpkin Train, Thursday through Sunday, the weekend before Halloween.
Telephone: +1 (800) 423-1273.
Missouri
Belton, Missouri
Belton, Grandview & Kansas City Railroad
Halloween Train Rides rolling on the last three weekends in October.
Telephone: +1 (816) 331-0630.
Branson, Missouri
Branson Scenic Railway
Regular train schedule in effect daily in September and October.
Telephone: +1 (800) 287-2462.
Jackson, Missouri
St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway
Halloween Express and Haunted Train Ride ready to run on Halloween Saturday.
Telephone: +1 (573) 243-1688.
Ohio
Nelsonville, Ohio
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Wear your costume and climb aboard the Trick or Treat train on Halloween Sunday.
Telephone: +1 (740) 249-1452.
Lebanon, Ohio
Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
Onboard scarecrow hosts the Pumpkin Patch Express each weekend in October.
Telephone: +1 (513) 933-8022.
Mount Perry, Ohio
Zanesville and Western Scenic Railroad
Pumpkin Trains roll through the countryside each weekend in October. Telephone: +1 (740) 233-4010 .
South Dakota
Madison, South Dakota
Prairie Village Herman & Milwaukee Railroad
Pumpkin Train rolls on the first Saturday of October.
Telephone: +1 (800) 693-3644.
Wisconsin
East East Troy, Mukwonago, and The Elegant Farmer, Wisconsin
Troy Electric Railroad Museum
Adults only! Dine aboard the Halloween Dinner Train on Halloween Saturday.
Telephone: +1 (262) 642-3263.
North Freedom, Wisconsin
Mid-Continent Railway Museum
Ride the Pumpkin Special and find a pumpkin on the third weekend of October.
Telephone: +1 (800) 930-1385.
Green Bay, Wisconsin
National Railroad Museum
Catch the Great Pumpkin Train on selected Saturdays in mid-October.
Telephone: +1 (920) 437-7623.