Polar Express 2024 Chicago Il. These holiday train rides include a visit with santa claus! We regret to announce that the polar express™ train ride will not operate in chicago in 2024 due to extensive city street reconstruction above union station.

It’s never too early to start planning for a magical train ride with family and friends — especially when tickets go on sale during the spring and summer for some venues. They cited construction around union station as the reason for the cancellation and said they hope to return in future years.