Holiday trains around Indiana sell out fast, especially the big, marquee rides that everyone has on their holiday bucket list. This update focuses on those major, high-demand train experiences and where you can still find tickets as of November 18, 2025.
Many of the smaller, community train events listed in our main guide still have plenty of availability and will likely have tickets throughout the holiday season. For full ride descriptions, pricing details, and more options (including those smaller trains), start with our main guide, 10 Best Holiday Train Rides in Indiana (2025).
Important: All availability below is accurate as of the morning of November 18, 2025 and may change at any time. Many trains are down to just a few seats on specific departures.
Quick Look: Where You Can Still Find Tickets
- Best bets for full-family tickets: Hoosier Valley Railroad Santa Train, Sullivan Express (weekday mornings), Indiana Christmas Train (First Class).
- Good, but going fast: Reindeer Ride Express (Fridays and Sundays), Whitewater Valley Railroad Polar Express (select dates).
- Very limited/single seats only: Fort Wayne Railroad Christmas Caboose Train.
Reindeer Ride Express (Nickel Plate Express – Noblesville)
Current availability (as of Nov. 18): Saturdays are sold out. There is still availability on Fridays and Sundays, but many of those time slots only have a few tickets left…