Rochelle, Illinois
Baymont Inn
567 E Highway 38
Rochelle, IL 61068
815-562-9530
It is next to the Super 8 and about 5 minutes from the Rail Park. Mention being a railfan and they will put you on the second floor facing the tracks. Although you can see the trains, field glasses would be helpful. Typical accomodations for a Baymont. Helpful front desk staff.
Submitted by John Levo 10.8.08
The Baymont (ex-Amerihost) and Super 8 are not actually at trackside, but their south facing second floor rooms have a good panoramic view of Union Pacific's very busy Geneva subdivision (160.040), which is about one half mile to the south, and BNSF's busy Aurora subdivision (161.160), which is further to the south. In one or the other, you should be able to find the accommodations you need (smoking/non-smoking, 1 bed/2 beds) on the second floor facing south. Be sure to mention the Rochelle Railroad Park and ask for the railfan's discount.
Submitted by Jeff Glinka 6.1.02
Rochelle Diamond Lodge
919 N. 9th Street
Rochelle, IL 61068
815-561-7076
The Rochelle Diamond Lodge is a charming Lodge located on 9th street, just 50 yards from the Rochelle Train Park!
Three Guest Suites are currently available and an actual caboose is on site and being renovated and will be available to stay in soon! The Lodge's comfortable and tasteful decor will make you feel right at home. It's all about relaxation, and who would want it any other way? Picnic tables in the back are the perfect spot to barbeque or enjoy a nice tall glass of lemonade in the summer and enjoy your privacy taking pictures in front of the on-site caboose! RAILFANS: Enjoy your day at the Railroad Park and then just walk back across the tracks to your Suite! (from website)
Submitted by Fred Horner (Owner) 1.6.09
Super 8
601 E Highway 38
Rochelle, IL 61068
815-562-2468
Ask for a room on the south side. Both main lines of BNSF and UP are visible across the fields as they approach the famous diamond in Rochelle, site of Rochelle Railroad Park. Train frequency is several an hour, 24 hours a day. Far enough from the tracks (1/2 mile or more, but unobstructed view, at least in winter) to keep from disturbing sleep, but close enough to tell what kind of trains are going by (but not loco numbers, unless you bring binoculars). Only 3-5 minutes from the diamond at Rochelle.
Submitted by Sandy Mitchell 2.24.02