Quick Details
Standard Group of 2
Ages 3 and up ~ Includes seating for up to 2 people
$ 85
Standard Group of 4
Ages 3 and up ~ Includes seating for up to 4 people
$ 170
Platinum Class Private Table for 4
A private table for up to 4 people. You are purchasing the table and can bring up to 4 total people.
$ 200
Diamond Class Private Table for 4
A private table for up to 4 people ~ Includes priority boarding, hot chocolate and a commemorative mug
$ 278
Diamond Class Private Table for 2
A private table for up to 2 people ~ Includes priority boarding, hot chocolate and a commemorative mug
$ 140
Private Caboose
A private car for up to 20 of your friends I Does not include a visit with Santa
$ 750
Bring the Whole Family for a Magical Holiday Ride in Noblesville, IN
Climb aboard the Reindeer Express for a cozy holiday train ride through northern Hamilton County. Settle into our vintage coach cars as you enjoy Christmas carols, sip hot chocolate, and share cookies with loved ones. Along the way, meet Santa’s cheerful elves, write a letter to deliver to the North Pole, and get a special visit from Santa himself. It’s a festive experience full of wonder, laughter, and memories your family will treasure.
What’s included
- A train ride aboard the historic Nickel Plate Express
- Hot chocolate and a cookie
- A visit with Santa
- Write a letter to Santa and see it delivered to the North Pole post office
This magical journey takes passengers on a round-trip ride from Noblesville to Arcadia. Enjoy the scenery as you travel through Cicero, over Morse Reservoir and into Arcadia. Please note, visibility is limited in the evening rides.
Peak and off-peak ticket pricing will reflect on your ticket purchase. Purchase tickets for a November ride to receive the lowest price.
Looking for the ultimate family ride? Book a private caboose! The holiday caboose will seat 20 people and will depart with our Reindeer Ride. Our Santa is unable to visit the caboose. The caboose will include a holiday sweet tray for your group and hot chocolate.
Ticketing options
Diamond Class Seating
Diamond Class: Private table for 4 or 2
The Meijer car offers social tables that will seat either 4 or 2 passengers per table. This top-of-the-line seating will include priority boarding and hot chocolate served in a souvenir mug for each passenger. Lap children are not allowed in this class of seating.
Platinum Class: Private table for 4
Platinum Class Seating Private Tables for 4
Reporter Lounge: Offers social, 4-top table and chair seating. Tables seat up to 4-passengers and are only sold by the table. Private tables cannot be combined with Standard seating options nor can additional seats be added to your purchase. Lap children are not allowed in this class of seating.
Standard Seating
Standard Class Coach Seating
Our reserved coach offers roomy and spacious economical seating. Seats are in groups of 2 or 4. You must purchase these seats as a group. A group of 4 will have seats that face each other. A group of 2 will face the back of the seats in front of them. Due to the seating on our train we are unable to sell odd number tickets. We recommend groups round up and have extra space for their bags and room to enjoy their experience.
Children 2 and under may ride free as a lap child in the Standard class seating only.
Private Caboose
Step back in time aboard our historic Monon caboose, offering private seating for up to 20 passengers. (Please note: all guests, including children, count toward the 20-passenger limit.)
Enjoy the cozy atmosphere of your own dedicated space as you travel down the Nickel Plate Road. Sip hot chocolate, indulge in a box of sweet treats, and fill the car with holiday cheer using the onboard Bluetooth speakers—play festive tunes or connect your own playlist.
Kids can write letters to Santa during the ride, and our North Pole postmaster will collect them at the turnaround point. Santa will visit the caboose briefly prior to your ride departure. Please make sure to arrive early.
Please note: the caboose is equipped with a space heater but can still be chilly—dress warmly! There are no restrooms aboard this car.
More Information
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The excursion boards in Forest Park, Noblesville. (825 Forest Park Drive, Noblesville). Check in and warm up at Hobbs Station at Forest Park Depot.
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The ride is an hour and fifteen minutes long and travels through Cicero and Arcadia. Passengers will not disembark at the stop in Arcadia.
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The ride includes interactive sing alongs, a story, hot chocolate, cookies, 75-minute train ride and a chance to see Santa.
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All beverages must be pre-purchased at time of check out.
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There is ample & free parking available within Forest Park! Find a spot within Hobbs Depot or just along the main road and park your car.
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Noblesville has dozens of boutiques and restaurants located on the Noblesville square! Visit www.visithamiltoncounty.com/cities/noblesville/ for dining and family fun options!
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There are small restrooms on the train in case of emergencies. There are also restrooms located at Hobbs Station at Forest Park Depot.
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Of course!
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Each type of ticket offered will be in a separate train car. Passengers cannot purchase different ticket types and be sat together. We recommend the following options for odd number groups:
- For a group of 5 -Purchase a group of 4 + a group of 2. Although this is one more seat than you need the pricing is very comparable and you will be guaranteed seats next to each other.
- For a group of 5 – Purchase a diamond class table for 4 + a diamond class table for 2. They will be directly across the aisle from each other.
Please note that infants are not allowed at any of our table seating include the Diamond class and the Platinum Class.