Lakeshore - Lakeshore Corridor
The Lakeshore Corridor route, frequently referred to as the South Shore Line, runs between Millennium Station in downtown Chicago and the South Bend International Airport in South Bend, Indiana. Intermediate stops are made in Hammond, Gary, and Michigan City.
For more information, visit https://mysouthshoreline.com/plan-your-trip/train-schedules/.
Current Service Alerts
General Message
9/13/26 MILLENNIUM STATION: Between 4 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, and 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, all South Shore Line passengers utilizing Millennium Station on Sunday will temporarily board/detrain from the Metra Depot, located northwest of the SSL platform. During this time, Metra will be performing work in the SSL depot. After 4 a.m. Monday, all weekday passengers will return to utilizing the SSL platform. We thank passengers for their patience.
Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #506
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #506 Delay of 5 - 10 minutes due to late turn of equipment. Additional Details: Weekend Westbound train #506 will be delayed 5-10 minutes as a result of late turn of equipment from earlier Positive Train Control (PTC) issues at Carroll Ave. Please be at your boarding station on time, be sure to listen to announcements, and check the reader boards for important updates.
General Message
CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS: SSL passengers are advised that ongoing construction in downtown Chicago will begin a new phase that will affect weekday train operations beginning Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, in the area of Millennium and Van Buren Street stations. The construction will result in limited train capacity, with reduced seating on select trains; as well as potential train delays due to Metra substation work.
General Message
9/20/26 BEARS 18TH ST SERVICE: In order to accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Bears vs. Vikings home game at noon on Sunday, Sept. 20, the South Shore Line plans to stop the following trains at Metra’s 18th Street Station: Westbound: Tr 504, 18th St. arrival at 9:56a; Tr 506, 18th St. arrival at 10:58a; Tr 608, 18th St. arrival at 11:47a. And Eastbound: Tr 609* departs 18th St. at 3:35p; Tr 509 departs 18th St. at 5:12p. * Tr 609 terminates in Michigan City, and does not serve Hudson Lake/South Bend.
General Message
The Gary Metro Center elevator is temporarily out of service. Recommended alternative accessible location is the East Chicago Station. Please visit www.mysouthshoreline.com/riders/ada for more information on alternative elevator locations.
General Message
The Metra Millennium Station elevator is out of service until further notice. Recommended alternative accessible locations are Van Buren or Museum Campus/11th St. Please visit https://www.mysouthshoreline.com/riders/ada for more information on alternative elevator locations.
Recently Resolved Service Alerts
General Message
9/13/26 MILLENNIUM STATION: Between 4 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, and 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, all South Shore Line passengers utilizing Millennium Station on Sunday will temporarily board/detrain from the Metra Depot, located northwest of the SSL platform. During this time, Metra will be performing work in the SSL depot. After 4 a.m. Monday, all weekday passengers will return to utilizing the SSL platform.
Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #705
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #705 Delay of 20 - 30 minutes due to Positive Train Control (PTC). Additional Details: Weekend Lakeshore Eastbound train #705 is delayed 20-30 minutes as a result of Positive Train Control (PTC) at the Carroll Ave station.
Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #510
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #510 Delay of 5 - 10 minutes. Additional Details: Weekend/Holiday Lakeshore Westbound train #510 delay of 5 - 10 minutes due to low-rate near Furnessville.
General Message
9/13/26 MILLENNIUM STATION: Between 4 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, and 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, all South Shore Line passengers utilizing Millennium Station on Sunday will temporarily board/detrain from the Metra Depot, located northwest of the SSL platform. During this time, Metra will be performing work in the SSL depot. After 4 a.m. Monday, all weekday passengers will return to utilizing the SSL platform.
General Message
9/12/26 NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL: To accommodate passengers attending the Notre Dame vs. Rice football game at 3:30p ET on 9/12/26, the South Shore Line will provide a courtesy shuttle bus operating between the South Bend Airport and Notre Dame campus for passengers on select trains. Please visit mysouthshoreline.com "News" section for full details.
Stations Served
This route stops at 11th St. (Michigan City), 57th St. (Hyde Park), 63rd St., Beverly Shores, Carroll Ave. (Michigan City), Dune Park, East Chicago, Gary Metro Center, Gary/Chicago Airport, Hammond Gateway, Hegewisch, Hudson Lake, Millennium Station, Miller, Museum Campus/11th St., Portage/Ogden Dunes, South Bend Airport and Van Buren St..
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