Kick off the holiday season along the South Shore Line! Experience the magic of the season at some of the most anticipated events like the spectacular Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade (Nov. 22), the annual Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony (Nov. 21) and the traditional German Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza (open Nov. 21-Dec. 24). Please see details below for information
November 7, 2025 Dear South Shore Line Riders, Last fall, I wrote to you about the challenges we were facing with “slippery rail” conditions along the South Shore Line during the autumn season here in northwest Indiana. At that time, we were experiencing extensive delays due to the impact of wheel slip, causing flat spots
South Shore Line passengers are advised busing substitution will be in place on Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, due to construction in Chicago.On Nov. 15-16, 2025, there will be NO SERVICE to Museum Campus or Van Buren Street stations. Nov. 15-16, SSL passengers traveling to and from downtown Chicago will be transported
UPDATE: Temporary overnight busing for eastbound passengers onTr 33, Tr 133, Tr 35 & Tr 101between Miller, Portage/Ogden Dunes, and Dune Park has concluded ahead of schedule, effective today, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Regular train service has been restored for Tr 33, Tr 133, Tr 35 & Tr 101. We thank passengers for their patience.
*Update 11/5: Busing has concluded. In order to accommodate INDOT bridge construction near South Shore Line tracks in Portage, the SSL will provide temporary busing substitution for late evening/overnight train passengers beginning Monday, Nov. 3, through overnight Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. The temporary bus bridge will be in place for eastbound passengers between 9 p.m.