🎄Did you know the iconic Chicago Holiday Train tradition started all the way back in 1992? It began when CTA employees decorated an out-of-service Blue Line train with a “Season’s Greetings from the CTA” sign and used it to deliver food to local charities, a humble start that sparked one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions! ✨ Extra fun fact: The Holiday Train didn’t start picking up passengers until 1996, when the decorated train caught riders’ eyes and became a festive ride along all

2.1K reactions · 1.6K shares | Well, are you coming? The magic of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ returns to Chicago Union Station this season and tickets are on sale Aug. 17! This holiday tradition is expected to sell out quickly so don't wait until there is snow on the ground. Book early! | THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride - Chicago Union Station | Facebook