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
JUNE/JULY MONTHLY TICKETS: SSL announces all June 2026 Monthly Tickets previously sold will be valid through July 2026. Passengers with Paper Monthly Tickets: Please retain your paper ticket; it will be valid onboard throughout July 2026. Passengers with Mobile App Tickets: Passengers who are in possession of June 2026 mobile app monthly tickets, please reach out to App Support if you wish to take advantage of the monthly ticket extension through July. In order to do this, within the App menu, select “More,” > then “App Support” from the HELP section.
General Message
WEEKEND SCHEDULE, BUSING IN EFFECT: Passengers are advised that the South Shore Line will continue Lakeshore Corridor and Monon Corridor service with the operation of a WEEKEND/HOLIDAY train schedule, with busing between Hammond Gateway and East Chicago stations. The bus bridge will be in place for eastbound and westbound passengers at East Chicago & Hammond Gateway. No bikes will be permitted on buses. Buses will arrive and depart with passengers between Hammond and East Chicago stations according to the SSL published train schedule.. Please be advised delays are expected due to the busing.
General Message
6/29-7/3 KIDS RIDE FREE: Kids Ride Free on all trains June 29 – July 3, 2026. In an effort to help families enjoy summer, the program will be available on all weekday trains during this promotion June 29-July 3 (please note Friday, July 3, 2026, is a regular weekday train schedule). No ticket purchase is needed for kids riding free.
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
There are no recently resolved service alerts for this route.
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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