Polar Express returns to Chicago’s Union Station – NBC Chicago

Passengers can relive the magic of The Polar Express at Chicago Union Station this December with the punch of a golden ticket.

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, The Polar Express train brings passengers along an hour-long recreation of the classic children’s story.

In line with the classic Polar Express story, passengers will have their golden tickets punched by the conductor upon boarding, before experiencing hot chocolate and Walker’s shortbread served by dancing chefs.

Passengers will even be greeted by Santa before each guest is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell.

This December will mark the train’s first full-season return since before the pandemic. The ride was cancelled in 2020 and although it ran for a short period of time in 2021, it was also cancelled last year.

Seating on board the train will be assigned and passengers can select their own seats during the online checkout process.

Lower-demand…