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TRIP PLANNER
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Ride the South Shore Line to check out the best Chicago and Northwest Indiana attractions, historical spots and sports teams. It’s easy, convenient and inexpensive.
We’ve created easy-to-follow tutorial videos to show you how to get where you need to go from South Shore Line stations.
Directional Videos
We’ve created a step-by-step brochure of directions to take the South Shore Line to your next Chicago adventure.
Things To Do & See In Chicago
Museums
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- The Field Museum
- The Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier
- The Museum of Science and Industry
- John G. Shedd Aquarium
- The Chicago History Museum
- Adler Planetarium
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Shopping
- The Magnificent Mile
- 900 North Michigan Shops
- Shops at the Mart
- American Girl Place Chicago
- State Street
- Water Tower Place
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Landmarks
- Navy Pier
- Buckingham Fountain
- Maggie Daley Park
- John Hancock Observatory
- Cloud Gate, “The Bean,” at Millennium Park
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Dining
- Corner Bakery Cafe
- Downtown Dogs
- Hard Rock Cafe
- HUB51
- O’Brien’s Restaurant
- Rock Bottom Brewery & Restaurant/RB Grille
- The Original Gino’s East
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Sports
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Theatre
- Arie Crown Theater
- CIBC Theatre
- Briar Street Theatre
- Cadillac Palace Theatre
- Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
- The Chicago Theatre
- Court Theatre
- Oriental Theatre
- Goodman Theatre
- Lyric Opera of Chicago
- The Second City
- Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Festivals
- Randolph Street Market Festival
- Chicago Craft Beer Festival
- Ribfest Chicago
- Chicago Pride Fest
- Chicago Summer Fest
- Taste of Chicago
- Chicago Air and Water Show
- Windy City Rib Fest
- Windy City Wine Festival
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Parks & Beaches
- Grant Park
- Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Zoo
- Millennium Park
- Burnham Park
- Oak Street Beach
- North Avenue Beach
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Music & Dance
- Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival
- Chicago Blues Festival
- Green Music Fest
- Lollapalooza
- Chicago Jazz Festival
- World Music Festival
- The Joffrey Ballet
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Art
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Things To Do & See In Indiana
Museums
- Depot of Beverly Shores Museum & Art Gallery Nearest Station: Beverly Shores
- Studebaker National Museum Nearest Station: South Bend Airport
- South Bend Museum of Art Nearest Station: South Bend Airport
- South Bend Chocolate Factory & Museum Nearest Station: South Bend Airport
- HealthWorks! Kids Museum Nearest Station: South Bend Airport
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Shopping
- Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Nearest Station: Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Michigan City Lighthouse Place Outlets Nearest Station: 11th Street
- University Park Mall Nearest Station: South Bend Airport
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Landmarks
- County Line Orchards Nearest Station: Miller
- Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets Nearest Station: 11th Street
- Uptown Arts District Nearest Station: 11th Street
- The University of Notre Dame, Eck Visitors Center Nearest Station: South Bend Airport
- Valparaiso University Chapel Nearest Station: Dune Park
- East Race Whitewater Rafting Nearest Station: South Bend Airport
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Parks & Beaches
- Indiana Dunes National Park (multiple beach/location options)
- Whiting Lakefront Park Nearest Station: Hammond
- Marquette Park and Miller Beach (Summer Dune Buggy shuttle from Miller station)
- Hammond Marina Nearest Station: Hammond
- West Beach Nearest Station: Miller or Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Indiana Dunes State Park (Summer Dune Buggy shuttle from Miller station) Nearest Station: Dune Park
- Dunewood Campground (Summer Dune Buggy shuttle from Miller station) Nearest Station: Beverly Shores
- Washington Park & Beach Nearest Station: 11th Street
- Washington Park Zoo Nearest Station: 11th Street
- Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitors Center – Chesterton Nearest Station: Dune Park
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Dining
- Jack Binion’s, Horseshoe Marina Nearest Station: Hammond
- Hard Rock Casino Nearest Station: Gary
- Ameristar Casino Nearest Station: East Chicago
- Bartlett’s Fish Camp Nearest Station: 11th Street
- Blue Chip Casino, Hotel, and Spa Nearest Station: 11th Street
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Sports
- Gary South Shore Railcats Nearest Station: Gary Metro Center
- Great Lakes Grand Prix Nearest Station: 11th Street
- University of Notre Dame Athletics Nearest Station: South Bend Airport
- South Bend Cubs Nearest Station: South Bend Airport
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Theatre
- Towle Community Theatre Nearest Station: Hammond
- Center for Visual & Performing Arts Nearest Station: Hammond
- Memorial Opera House Nearest Station: Dune Park
- Morris Performing Arts Center Nearest Station: South Bend Airport
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Festivals
- Festival of the Lakes Nearest Station: Hammond
- Pierogi Fest Nearest Station: Hammond
- Popcorn Festival Nearest Station: Dune Park
- Mascot Hall of Fame Nearest Station: Hammond
- Center for Visual and Performing Arts Nearest Station: Hammond
- Jammin with Save the Dunes Nearest Station: 11th Street Michigan City
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Art
- Center for Visual & Performing Arts Nearest Station: Hammond
- Memorial Opera House Nearest Station: Dune Park
- Depot of Beverly Shores Museum & Art Gallery Nearest Station: Beverly Shores
- Uptown Arts District Nearest Station: 11th Street Michigan City
- Lubeznik Center for the Arts Nearest Station: 11th Street Michigan City
- South Bend Museum of Art Nearest Station: South Bend Airport
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Music & Dance
- Horseshoe Casino Nearest Station: Hammond
- Hard Rock Casino Nearest Station: East Chicago
- Ameristar Casino Nearest Station: East Chicago
- Blue Chip Casino, Hotel, and Spa Nearest Station: 11th Street
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Train Schedules
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Latest News
We have several stations along our line that you can ride to and from.
Bikes on Trains is now year-round on all trains when you board and disembark at designated bike stations!
In accordance with the ADA, South Shore Line makes every attempt to create a great experience for riders of all abilities.
Get the latest information on current South Shore Line projects.