Trolley Car 36

Charters & Rentals

Let us add a unique element to any celebration – a trolley ride! Whether you are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or your wedding day, we promise you a joyful journey.

  • First Hour: $250

  • Each Additional 15-minute interval: $50/each

For more information, please call 815-987-8898.

Trolley Station Rentals

  • Building & Patio: $250 for the first hour; $150/hour for each additional hour

  • Patio Only: $200 for the first hour; $100/hour for each additional hour

For more information, please call 815-987-8898.

Food Truck Tuesday Rides

Trolley Car 36 shuttles people between parking areas each week at Food Truck Tuesdays, unless we have rain or mechanical issues. Look for the marked trolley stops along the river.

FREE trolley rides at Food Truck Tuesdays are made possible every year by our generous sponsors.

Rockford City Market Rides

Watch for Trolley Car 36 FREE rides at Rockford City Market. Trolley rides travel non-stop between the Symbol and the City Market Pavilion—running both northbound and southbound—so you can board and ride in either direction.

We’ll make a special stop at Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (near the outdoor restrooms) if requested, though it’s not a regular stop.

A few things to know before you ride:

  • We must receive daily clearance from Union Pacific before operating, so Friday start times may be delayed.

  • The trolley is fair-weather only—no rides in the rain.

  • Alcohol from City Market is not allowed on board.

  • Rides depart every 30 minutes at the top and bottom of the hour and last about 22–25 minutes.

FREE trolley rides at City Market are made possible every year by our generous sponsors.