Union, Illinois, draws train enthusiasts to the massive Illinois Railway Museum, home to over 200 vintage locomotives on 35 acres. Park your RV at Chicago Northwest KOA or Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday for quick access to steam engines and cabooses. Camp here to mix rail adventures with Chicago day trips just 45 minutes away.
Union pulses with rail history along Route 176. The Illinois Railway Museum lets visitors climb aboard restored trolleys and ride century-old trains through wooded tracks. Paddle the nearby Fox River for bass fishing or scout deer in Kishwaukee Valley prairies. Small-town festivals like the annual Train Show pack the fairgrounds each fall.
Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday welcomes big rigs with fifty amp hookups, WiFi, showers, and group sites from $59/night. Families love Chicago Northwest KOA's playgrounds and easy Chicago access. Both parks anchor your stay amid museums and rivers, perfect for rail buffs or urban explorers.
Union shines for the Illinois Railway Museum, the largest of its kind in North America. This 35-acre site houses over 200 railcars, including steam locomotives and trolleys. Ride restored trains through forests or tour vintage depots. Rail fans flock here yearly for shows and exhibits that bring history alive.
Find Chicago Northwest KOA and Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday right near Union. Both sit off Route 176, minutes from the Illinois Railway Museum. Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday offers WiFi, showers, fifty amp hookups, and group sites starting at $59/night.
Yes, Chicago Northwest KOA Holiday provides fifty amp service for big rigs. This amenity suits extended stays or powering AC units in summer heat. Pair it with showers and WiFi for comfortable camping near the Fox River.