Iconic Big Boy Locomotive Illinois & Missouri Dates Announced

There are very few trains like it in America. The legendary Big Boy locomotive is heading eastward and that includes several dates in Illinois and Missouri that have been confirmed by Union Pacific.

The Big Boy 4104 is one of the most American sights you can see

As I shared a few weeks ago, we had received word from Union Pacific that the Big Boy No. 4014 was heading eastward in May. Now, the complete schedule for Illinois and Missouri is known. Here's what their official Big Boy site says:

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Sterling, IL
B Street Crossing Arrive: 1:30 p.m. CDT
Depart: 2:00 p.m. CDT

Rochelle, IL
Rochelle Railroad Park
124 N. 9th Street Arrive: 3:00 p.m. CDT
Depart: 3:15 p.m. CDT

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

West Chicago, IL
Union Pacific Training Center
South of West Chicago Metra Stop
Please ride Metra to event as there is NO PARKING AVAILABLE at the event site.
On Display: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CDT
Free Admission; No Tickets Required

Thursday, June 4, 2026

West Chicago, IL
NO PUBLIC ACCESS Depart: 8:00 a.m. CDT

Friday, June 5, 2026

South Holland, IL
NO PUBLIC ACCESS Depart: 8:00 a.m. CDT

Friday, July 17, 2026

South Holland, IL
NO PUBLIC ACCESS Depart: 9:00 a.m. CDT
No Public Stops

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Saturday, July 18
Bloomington, IL
NO PUBLIC ACCESS Depart: 8:15 a.m. CDT

Springfield, IL
Amtrak Depot
Washington St. Crossing Arrive: 10:45 a.m. CDT
Depart: 11:15 a.m. CDT

Girard, IL
Center St. Crossing Arrive: 1:00 p.m. CDT
Depart: 1:30 p.m. CDT

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Sunday, July 19
St. Louis, MO
St. Louis Union Station
1820 Market St. On Display: 9:00 am - 3:00 p.m. CDT
Free Admission; No Tickets Required
Big Boy Display FAQs
NO PUBLIC ACCESS outside of these hours

Monday, July 20, 2026

Monday, July 20
St. Louis, MO
NO PUBLIC ACCESS Depart: 9:30 a.m. CDT

Pacific, MO
First St. Crossing Arrive: 12:30 p.m. CDT
Depart: 12:45 p.m. CDT

Hermann, MO
Boat Ramp Road Crossing Arrive: 3:15 p.m. CDT
Depart: 3:45 p.m. CDT

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Jefferson City, MO
NO PUBLIC ACCESS Depart: 8:00 a.m. CDT

California, MO
East St. Crossing Arrive: 9:00 a.m. CDT
Depart 9:15 a.m. CDT

Kansas City, MO
Union Station
30 West Pershing Road Arrive: 4:20 p.m. CDT

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Kansas City, MO
Union Station
30 West Pershing Road Public Viewing: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ONLY
Private Union Pacific employee event 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Kansas City, MO
Union Station
30 West Pershing Road Depart: 9:00 a.m. CDT