Tickets for Union Station's Polar Express Train Ride go on sale at 9 a.m.
Passengers will enjoy a re-creation of the classic children's story aboard a real train.
Santa is even planning to greet families on-board.
Passengers are served hot chocolate and walker's shortbread by dancing chefs. Riders will also enjoy a reading of the classic book by Chris Van Allsburg.
Rides begin in December. For more information, visit chicagothepolarexpressride.com.