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Great Midwest Train Show — Wheaton, Illinois

  • Run by Great Midwest Train Show
  • DuPage County Fairgrounds — Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Next: Nov 1, 2026

A monthly model train show on a Sunday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois, west of Chicago, billed by its organizer as the nation's largest monthly train show.

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Next edition

Nov 1, 2026

Sunday show. Recent shows ran 9 am–3 pm; the organizer posts the hours for each date closer to the show.

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Also announced

  • Dec 6, 2026

About this event

The Great Midwest Train Show is held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, Illinois. Its organizer describes it as, for over 50 years, the nation's largest monthly model train show, and says it is generally held on the first non-holiday Sunday of every month except July.

The show uses three buildings with hundreds of tables of new and used model trains, accessories and parts for sale from dealers and collectors, plus outdoor sellers when the weather allows. The organizer also lists operating model train displays, a free test track for running your own trains, and trains that kids can run.

Anyone may sell trains at the show, either by renting a booth or by selling to a dealer.

What to expect

Hundreds of tables of model trains, accessories and parts; operating model train displays; a free test track; trains kids can run. Outdoor sellers are present weather permitting.

Practical info

DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, Illinois. Admission is paid at the door in cash, and the organizer sells slightly cheaper tickets online. Children 11 and under are free with an adult and do not need a ticket. The organizer's schedule page lists the exact dates.

Where it happens

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Spots and live cams nearby

Where to watch trains within 100 km of Wheaton.

Frequently asked questions

How often is the Great Midwest Train Show held?▾
The organizer says it is generally held on the first non-holiday Sunday of every month, except July when there is no show. The exact dates are on its schedule page.
Where is it held?▾
At the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, Illinois.
Do children need a ticket?▾
No. The organizer says kids 11 and under are free with an adult and do not require a ticket.
Can I buy tickets online?▾
Yes. The organizer sells tickets online for slightly less than the price at the door, where admission is cash only.
Can I run my own trains?▾
The organizer lists a free test track where you can test run your trains at the show.
Can I sell my old trains?▾
Yes. Anyone is welcome, either by renting a selling booth or by selling to one of the dealers at the show, according to the organizer.

Sources

Dates checked on Oct 4, 2026 from the official site: greenbergshows.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: greenbergshows.com

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