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
Weekday Lakeshore Eastbound train #11 is delayed 10-15 minutes due to late departure on Metra and 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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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
Weekday Eastbound Train #121
Train affected: Weekday Eastbound Train #121 Delay of 10 - 15 minutes due to passenger train interference. Additional Details: Weekday Lakeshore Eastbound train #121 delay of 10 - 15 minutes due to passenger train interference on Metra.
Weekday Eastbound Train #121
Train affected: Weekday Eastbound Train #121 Weekday Lakeshore Eastbound train #121 delay of 10 - 15 minutes due to passenger train interference on Metra.
Weekday Eastbound Train #17
Train affected: Weekday Eastbound Train #17 Delay of 10 - 15 minutes due to passenger train interference. Additional Details: Weekday Eastbound train #17 delay of 10 - 15 due to passenger train interference / Amtrak near 11th. St.
Weekday Eastbound Train #119
Train affected: Weekday Eastbound Train #119 Delay of 10 - 15 minutes due to passenger train interference. Additional Details: Weekday Lakeshore Eastbound train #119 delay of 10 - 15 minutes due to passenger train interference on Metra.
Weekday Westbound Train #128
Train affected: Weekday Westbound Train #128 Delay of 15 - 20 minutes due to police activity. Additional Details: Westbound train #128 is now on the move. Weekday Lakeshore Westbound train #128 is currently stopped at 57th St. and delayed 15 - 20 minutes due to police activity.
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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