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
Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #609
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #609 Delay of 10 - 15 minutes. Additional Details: Weekend Eastbound Lakeshore Train # 609 is currently delayed 10-15 minutes as a result of passenger busing in Chicago due to scheduled construction.
General Message
10/31-11/1 STATION CLOSURES, BUSING SUBSTITUTION: There will be NO SERVICE to Museum Campus or Van Buren Street stations on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. SSL passengers are advised weekend busing substitution will be in place between Millennium Station and 18th Street Station in Chicago on 10/31-11/1, due to construction. IMPORTANT: 18th Street Station contains a large flight of stairs. Passengers with disabilities, including those with mobility limitations or difficulty using stairs, will be shuttled between Millennium Station and McCormick Place throughout the busing weekends. Bicycles will be prohibited on the buses, but can be transported via train to/from the McCormick Place option.
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
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
Weekend Eastbound Lakeshore Train # 507 is currently delayed 10-15 minutes as a result of passenger busing in Chicago due to scheduled construction.
Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #508
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #508 Weekend Westbound Lakeshore Train # 508 is delayed 10-15 minutes. Please be at your boarding station on time, be sure to listen to announcements, and check the reader boards for important updates.
Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #505
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #505 Weekend Lakeshore Eastbound Train # 505 is currently delayed 15-20 minutes as a result of passenger busing in Chicago due to scheduled construction.
Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #503
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #503 Weekend Lakeshore Eastbound Train # 503 is currently delayed 15-20 minutes as a result of passenger busing in Chicago due to scheduled construction.
Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #504
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #504 Weekend Westbound Lakeshore Train # 504 is delayed 10-15 minutes due to passenger train interference near Hudson Lake.
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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