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
10/10/26 NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL: To accommodate passengers attending the Notre Dame vs. Stanford football game at 3:30p ET on 10/10/26, the SSL will provide a courtesy Airport-to-campus shuttle bus for select trains. 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
10/11/26 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
10/6/26 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
10/8-10/10 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
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
Weekday Eastbound Train #119
Train affected: Weekday Eastbound Train #119 Weekend Lakeshore Eastbound Train #119 is delayed 10-15 minutes due to passenger interference on Metra property.
General Message
Eastbound Train #305 can anticipate delays of 10-15 minutes due to late departure at Millennium 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
Update: Due to scheduled construction between East Chicago and Hammond the following trains are delayed: Weekend Lakeshore Westbound Train #24 approximately 15-20 minutes. Weekend Lakeshore Eastbound Train #11 approximately 20-30 minutes. Please be at your boarding station on time, be sure to listen to announcements, and check the reader boards for important updates.
General Message
South Shore Line passengers should allow additional travel time today due to scheduled track construction between East Chicago and Hammond. Between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., trains may experience delays of approximately 10–20 minutes as crews perform necessary track maintenance along the railroad. Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for your trip. We appreciate your patience while this important work is completed safely.
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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