CTA Holiday Train Stops in Evanston

From City of Evanston

The Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Holiday Train will make stops on Evanston’s Purple Line on Wednesday, Dec.17; Friday, Dec. 19; and Saturday, Dec. 20.

Each year, Santa rides in his sleigh atop an open-air flatcar carrying his reindeer and decorated holiday trees. He and a team of elves pass out candy canes and spread holiday cheer at each stop.

The outside of the six-car train is adorned with holiday seasonal images. Thousands of twinkling lights outline the shape of the train and windows, with even more lights running across the tops of the cars.

Interiors of the cars are decked with thousands of multi-colored lights, red bows, garland, and red and green overhead lighting. The hand poles are wrapped to look like candy canes.

The train generally operates from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends, and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on select weekdays, and will make stops at all stations along the respective routes. Normal CTA fares apply.

Read more and see the complete CTA Holiday Train schedule.