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Step Back in Time: A Tour of Pullman's Company Town

Colm - Friendly Chicago Walking Guide

Our local for this tour

Colm - Friendly Chicago Walking Guide

Get ready to take the train to visit America's first company town; Pullman, Illinois. Join me as we explore the town of Pullman and learn about the fascinating part it played in the development of the world's largest train company!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Chicago

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Public transport

  • Available languages

    English

  • What's included

    Train Tickets

Here’s an overview of your tour

Take a train ride with me to the town of Pullman, home of the company town created by George Pullman in 1880 and now recognized as a National Historical Park.

This is a story of the American dream, a social experiment in company-owned towns, and the birth of the trade union and the civil rights movements in the USA.

On this tour, we will walk around the streets of Pullman together and learn why the town was created, its struggle to survive, its importance to the history of the trade union movement, and its impact on the civil rights movement.

We'll grab some lunch at a local eatery and discuss the lifestyle of George Pullman.

On the train ride back to Chicago we'll talk about what happened to the Pullman company and the subsequent struggles for the town.

Any other requests? Let me know! I'm happy to spend more time in Pullman and customize your experience 100%. See you soon!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    77 East Randolph Street

  • Meet

    Meet at train station entrance

  • Ride The Train

    We'll ride the train to Pullman & discuss the origin of town along the way

  • Explore The Town

    We'll walk around the town, discussing and photographing the Florence Hotel, Arcade Park, The Greenstone Church and Market Hall

  • Explore The Factory

    Well take a walk around the factory grounds learning about the stages of production of the world famous train cars

  • Lunch

    We can stop for a coffee or a bite to eat at a local eatery

  • Train Home

    Jump on the train home and I can walk you back to your hotel. Happy to provide other recommendations for your stay!
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

  • Included

    • Train Tickets

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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