SSL - South Shore Line
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Current Service Alerts
General Message
12/20/25 BEARS SOLDIER FIELD: In order to accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Bears vs. Packers home game at 7:20pm on Saturday, Dec. 20, the South Shore Line plans to stop the following trains at Metra’s 18th Street Station: WB Tr 610 & WB Tr 510; and EB Tr 515 & Tr 517.
General Message
12/19-1/2 KIDS RIDE FREE: SSL will expand for a limited time its Kids Ride Free program to ALL trains and train times. Up to three children 13 years of age and younger may ride any train for free — ALL weekend, holiday, off-peak or rush hour weekday trains — when accompanied by a parent or guardian between 12/19-1/2/26.
General Message
HOLIDAY TRAIN SCHEDULE: Wednesday, Dec. 24 – SSL operates a weekend/holiday schedule on Christmas Eve. Thursday, Dec. 25 – SSL operates a weekend/holiday schedule on Christmas Day. Friday, Dec. 26 – SSL operates a regular weekday schedule. Wednesday, Dec. 31 – SSL operates a weekend/holiday schedule on New Year’s Eve. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 – SSL operates a weekend/holiday schedule on New Year’s Day.
General Message
The Metra Millennium Station elevator is out of service until further notice. Recommended alternative accessible locations are South Water Street Station 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: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound train #517. Delay of 30 - 45 minutes.
Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #517
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #517 UPDATE: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound train #517. Delay of 30 - 45 minutes.
Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #517
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #517 Delay of 15 - 20 minutes.
Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #513
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #513 UPDATE: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound train #513. Delay of 45 - 60 minutes due to temporary track or signal conditions.
Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #512
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #512 UPDATE: Weekend/Holiday Westbound train #512. Delay of 30 - 45 minutes due to temporary track or signal conditions.
Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #513
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Eastbound Train #513 Delay of 20 - 30 minutes due to temporary track or signal conditions.
Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #512
Train affected: Weekend/Holiday Westbound Train #512 Delay of 20 - 30 minutes due to temporary track or signal conditions.
Stations Served
This route stops at 11th St. (Michigan City), 57th St., 63rd St., Beverly Shores, Carroll Ave. (Michigan City), Dune Park, East Chicago, Gary Metro Center, Gary/Chicago Airport, Hammond, Hegewisch, Hudson Lake, Millennium Station, Miller, Museum Campus/11th St., Portage/Ogden Dunes, South Bend Airport and Van Buren St..
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