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
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10/4/26 BEARS SOLDIER FIELD SERVICE: In order to accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Bears vs. Jets home game at noon on Sunday, 10/4, 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. 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.
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UPDATE: Due to previous unforeseen operational conditions, EB Tr 209 has been delayed departing Millennium Station approximately 15-20 minutes due to a late turn of equipment from WB Tr 22. WB Tr 24 is delayed 20-30 minutes due to freight train interference at Birchim. WB Tr 222 is delayed 10-15 minutes due to passenger loading. Please be at your boarding station on time in the event delays are less than expected.
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10/8-10/10 MCCORMICK PL SERVICE: Select South Shore train service to McCormick Place will be provided to accommodate passengers attending the Abbott Health & Fitness Expo. Please visit mysouthshoreline.com "News" section for full details.
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10/12/26 COLUMBUS DAY: Passengers are advised the South Shore Line will operate a regular weekday train schedule on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
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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.
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10/5-10/7 APTA EXPO @ MCCORMICK: To accommodate passengers attending the American Public Transportation Association Expo 2026 taking place Oct. 5-7, at McCormick Place, SSL will be offering the following weekday train stops at McCormick Place: Westbound: Tr 22, Tr 122, Tr 24; and Eastbound: Tr 17, Tr 119, Tr 121.
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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.
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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
UPDATE: Due to previous unforeseen operational conditions, EB Tr 209 will be delayed departing Millennium Station approximately 15-20 minutes due to a late turn of equipment from WB Tr 22. WB Tr 24 will be delayed departing the South Bend Airport approximately 15-20 minutes due to a late turn of equipment from EB Tr 7. Please be at your boarding stations on time in the event delays are less than expected.
General Message
Due to unforeseen operational conditions the following South Shore trains are delayed. EB train # 7 is delayed more than 60 minutes. EB train #205 is delayed 30-45 minutes.. EB train #207 is delayed 15-20 minutes. WB train #120 is delayed 30-45 minutes. WB train #22 is delayed more than 60 minutes. Be sure to listen to announcements and check the reader boards for important information.
General Message
Due to unforeseen operational conditions the following South Shore trains are delayed. EB train # 7 is delayed more than 60 minutes. EB train #205 is delayed 30-45 minutes.. EB train #207 is delayed 15-20 minutes. WB train #120 is delayed 30-45 minutes. WB train #22 is delayed more than 60 minutes. Be sure to listen to announcements and check the reader boards for important information.
General Message
Due to unforeseen operational conditions the following South Shore trains are delayed. EB train # 7 is delayed more than 60 minutes. EB train #205 is delayed 30-45 minutes. WB train #120 is delayed 30-45 minutes. WB train #22 is delayed more than 60 minutes. Be sure to listen to announcements and check the reader boards for important information.
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Weekday Lakeshore Eastbound trains #7 and train # 205 are delayed due to a mechanical inspection at Millennium Station. Time of delay is unknown. Updates to follow.
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Due to unforeseen operational conditions at Carroll Ave, train #405 is delayed more than 60 minutes. As a result of the previous operational conditions Weekday Lakeshore Westbound train # 22 will experience delays. Please be at your boarding station on time, be sure to listen to announcements, and check the reader boards for important updates.
Weekday Westbound Train #120
Train affected: Weekday Westbound Train #120 Delay of 20 - 30 minutes. Additional Details: Weekday Westbound train #120 is delayed 20-30 minutes as a result of operational conditions at the Carroll Ave station. Please be at your boarding station on time, be sure to listen to announcements, and check the reader boards for important updates.
General Message
Weekday Lakeshore Eastbound train # 105 is delayed 20-30 minutes as a result of switch issues on Metra. Please be at your boarding station on time, be sure to listen to announcements, and check the reader boards for important updates.
General Message
Due to unforeseen operational conditions at Carroll Ave, train #405 is delayed more than 60 minutes. As a result of the previous operational conditions Weekday Lakeshore Westbound train # 22 will experience delays. Please be at your boarding station on time, be sure to listen to announcements, and check the reader boards for important updates.
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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