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
Passengers are advised that South Bend Airport Ticket Vending Machines are currently out of service. Passengers are advised to utilize the South Shore mobile app for ticket purchases, or purchase onboard the train (cash only), while teams work on a resolution. Updates will be sent when the machines are back online.
General Message
10/24-10/25 & 10/31-11/1 STATION CLOSURES, BUSING SUBSTITUTION: There will be NO SERVICE to Museum Campus or Van Buren Street stations on Oct. 24, Oct. 25, 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 10/24-10/25 & 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
10/15-10/23 KIDS RIDE FREE: SSL announces Kids Ride Free (children 13 years of age and younger) will be expanded to include ALL trains Thursday, Oct. 15, through Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. SSL has selected this promotional time frame to cover a large portion of scheduled fall breaks across the four-county area. No ticket purchases are needed for kids riding free.
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 Lakeshore Eastbound Tr 505 is currently delayed 20-30 minutes as a result of passenger busing in Chicago due to scheduled construction.
Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #608
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #608 Lakeshore Weekend Westbound Train #608 is delayed 15-20 minutes due to earlier overhead wire conditions.
General Message
UPDATE: Due to earlier overhead wire issues West of Miller and temporary bussing between Millennium and 18th Street, the following trains are currently delayed: Westbound Trains: 502 delayed 30-45 minutes 504 delayed 30-45 minutes Eastbound Train: 503 delayed 15-20 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 Westbound Train #504
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #504 Weekend Westbound Lakeshore Train #504 should anticipate being delayed at Dune Park while maintainers inspect overhead wire issues West of Miller Station. Time of delay is unknown at this time. Updates to follow.
Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #502
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #502 UPDATE: Weekend Westbound Lakeshore Train #502 is currently 30-45 minutes delayed due to earlier overhead wire issue West of Miller. 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 #503
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #503 Weekend Eastbound Lakeshore Train #503 should anticipate being delayed at East Chicago while maintainers inspect overhead wire issues West of Miller Station. Time of delay is unknown at this time. Updates to follow.
Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #502
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #502 Weekend Westbound Lakeshore Train #502 is currently stopped West of Miller due to an overhead wire issue. Time of delay is unknown at this time. Updates to follow.
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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