Join us on December 12th and 13th for the 2026 Lunch with Santa on the Train at the Wabash Depot in Monticello, Illinois, a holiday favorite with kids of all ages.
Enjoy a train ride, an individual visit with Santa, and a kid-friendly sack lunch. Our Coach Class Tickets are $27 per person.
Our Coach Class Plus Tickets are $37 per person and include a train ride, an individual visit with Santa, and a Subway meal including a turkey sandwich, chips, a cookie, and water.
The Dining Car Experience is for 4 riders (one table) in one of two dining cars. Turkey sandwiches from Subway of Monticello with chips, a cookie, and water are included along with a commemorative keepsake. While in the Dining Car, there will be coloring pages and games to enjoy at the table! The Dining Car experience is $200 per table.
Would you like a Private Car Experience and ride the rails like a railroad baron? You can enjoy an exclusive experience aboard Illinois Central Business Car #7! The price is for the use of the observation lounge in our private car with space for up to 12 passengers of any age. You will be provided turkey sandwich meals from Subway of Monticello for up to 12, fun activities to enjoy during the ride, a family fun Christmas basket for you and your guests, 4 commemorative keepsakes, and some extra goodies for dessert. The Private Care Experience costs $750 for up to 12 people.
Come see Santa Claus at the Monticello Depot!
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