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
10/6/26 CHICAGO FIRE: To accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Fire FC match taking place at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, 10/6, at Soldier Field, the South Shore Line plans to stop the following trains at Metra’s 18th Street Station: Westbound Tr 30 & Tr 130; Eastbound Tr 133* & Tr 35. *NOTE: EB Tr 133 terminates in Michigan City, and does not serve Hudson Lake/South Bend.
General Message
10/11/26 CHICAGO MARATHON EXTRAS: The SSL will operate two extra trains on Oct. 11. The early morning westbound Extra train will depart Michigan City Carroll Ave. Station at 4:20a, make all intermediate stops and arrive at Millennium Station at 5:40a. The return eastbound Extra train will depart Millennium Station at 2:35p (Van Buren St. at 2:37p), run non-stop to Hegewisch, and terminate at Carroll Ave. The Extra trains will not serve Hudson Lake or South Bend. Please see mysouthshoreline.com "News" section for full details.
General Message
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.
General Message
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.
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
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.
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
Weekday Lakeshore Eastbound train #11 is delayed 10-15 minutes due to scheduled construction between East Chicago and Hammond. 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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