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A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with a fireplace.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a mirrored wall.

A buffet area with various food options, a coffee machine, and a beverage dispenser.

1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Crystal Lake, IL

18.9 km from Illinois Railway Museum

Lauren

￥16,464

￥18,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A breakfast area with a sign that reads "HAPPY BREAKFAST STARTS HERE," a fruit bowl, and a wall with a "HEAT" sign.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, covered by large umbrellas, and a grill.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

2. Hampton Inn by Hilton Huntley Chicago

12.6 km from Illinois Railway Museum

Kourtney

￥17,992

￥20,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee station, and a fireplace.

A reception desk with a blue geometric wall design, a wooden counter, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and exercise balls.

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Algonquin by IHG

16.8 km from Illinois Railway Museum

Nicholas

￥18,153

￥20,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, two chairs, a table, and a striped umbrella.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

A workspace with a red chair, a desk, and a red desk lamp.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a treadmill in the background.

4. HARMONY INN

8.3 km from Illinois Railway Museum

Deborah

￥15,893

￥18,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a bathtub, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a large window.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, two sofas, a bed, a TV, a small table, and a window with blinds.

A bar area with a refrigerated display case, shelves with bottles, and a television on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, sunlit windows, and lounge chairs.

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Woodstock IL

11.5 km from Illinois Railway Museum

Michelle

￥14,205

￥15,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a bathtub, two beds, a sofa, a small table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, tiled walls, and a blue chair near the pool.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a two-story building, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a counter with a menu.

6. Comfort Inn Crystal Lake - Algonquin

18.9 km from Illinois Railway Museum

Randy

￥14,396

￥16,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a marble countertop, and a dining area with black chairs and a white table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a wooden top, a flat-screen monitor, and a small statue on the counter.

A hotel with a prominent 'Super 8' sign, a parking lot with several cars, and a landscaped area with a tree.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Hampshire IL

9 km from Illinois Railway Museum

Bryan

￥12,928

￥14,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A living room with a fireplace, two potted plants, a sofa, and a television.

A reception desk with a 'Quality' sign, a computer, and a plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a coffee maker, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and toilet.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Woodstock near Lake Geneva

10.9 km from Illinois Railway Museum

Karen

￥11,671

￥12,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A two-story motel with a balcony, a staircase, and a row of rooms.

9. Bob's Woodstock Motel

11.4 km from Illinois Railway Museum

￥11,050

￥12,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large framed picture of a bridge on the wall.

A reception area with a red wall, a reception desk, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large sign with the number 8, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden table with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with a red curtain.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Crystal Lake

17.7 km from Illinois Railway Museum

Julie

￥12,644

￥14,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a cityscape poster, a nightstand with a lamp, and a patterned bedspread.

A modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, grab bars, and a white toilet.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Woodstock

10.8 km from Illinois Railway Museum

Ida

￥11,405

￥12,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Illinois Railway Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Crystal Lake, IL	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton Huntley Chicago	9.4 Exceptional 409 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Algonquin by IHG	8.2 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
HARMONY INN	9.4 Exceptional 64 reviews	View
AmericInn by Wyndham Woodstock IL	8.0 Very good 1,005 reviews	View

Top Illinois Railway Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Rockford(I-90&Rt 20/State St) by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"the cleanest room we have had in years"

Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates

10/10 Excellent

"The heater/ac was stuck on break and while we were at dinner the nicest guy installed a new unit. Great customer relationship"

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Things were good- bed was comfy"

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

8/10 Good

"X"

Best Western Plus Elgin - Chicago

10/10 Excellent

"The breakfast was the best I have had at any comparable hotel. The room was clean and well maintained, and the beds were comfortable. Great stay!"

Geneva Motel Inn

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was good. My room was very clean. I booked a King & was given two queens…not a big enough problem for me to even complain about. Staff was helpful. There’s a great restaurant located right next door…very convenient."

Extended Stay America Suites Chicago Elgin West Dundee

10/10 Excellent

"B"

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Chicago - Hoffman Estates

10/10 Excellent

"Worth the stay Clean room"

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago - Hoffman Estates by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I visit Hoffman Estates frequently due to son/wife/grandkids living in the area and I am a pretty faithful customer to Marriott. However their price was ridiculous for one night so I chose Holiday inn express. Staff was so nice, cheerful, available and my room was huge, clean and very modern. This will definitely be my new go to when visiting the area."

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Woodstock Opera House

8.2/10 (27 reviews)

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H.U.M. Trailhead

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Crystal Woods Golf Club

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

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Craig Woods Golf Club

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

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Emricson Park

7.4/10 (16 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Emricson Park, a lovely green space in Woodstock. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Naturally McHenry County Visitor Center

Naturally McHenry County Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Woodstock, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the jazz scene and shops in this family-friendly area.

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Woodstock Square

8.4/10 (52 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Woodstock with a trip to Woodstock Square. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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McHenry County Fairgrounds

8.8/10 (15 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to McHenry County Fairgrounds during your stay in Woodstock. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Illinois Railway Museum?

Illinois Railway Museum is located in Union. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

What's the best place to stay close to Illinois Railway Museum?

Comfort Suites Elgin Northwest is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. You'll find it 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Illinois Railway Museum. Other good choices in the area include Best Western Plus Elgin - Chicago and Extended Stay America Suites Chicago Elgin West Dundee.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Illinois Railway Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Illinois Railway Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Illinois Railway Museum?

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Our top choices for Illinois Railway Museum hotels

1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Crystal Lake, IL

2. Hampton Inn by Hilton Huntley Chicago

3. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chicago-Algonquin by IHG

4. HARMONY INN

5. AmericInn by Wyndham Woodstock IL

6. Comfort Inn Crystal Lake - Algonquin

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Hampshire IL

8. Quality Inn & Suites Woodstock near Lake Geneva

9. Bob's Woodstock Motel

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Crystal Lake

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Woodstock

Compare popular hotels close to Illinois Railway Museum

Top Illinois Railway Museum Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Rockford(I-90&Rt 20/State St) by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates

Holiday Inn Chicago Northwest-Elgin by IHG

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

Best Western Plus Elgin - Chicago

Geneva Motel Inn

Extended Stay America Suites Chicago Elgin West Dundee

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Chicago - Hoffman Estates

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago - Hoffman Estates by IHG

Other attractions near Illinois Railway Museum

Woodstock Opera House

H.U.M. Trailhead

Crystal Woods Golf Club

Craig Woods Golf Club

Emricson Park

Naturally McHenry County Visitor Center

Woodstock Square

McHenry County Fairgrounds

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