Bears 18th St. Service 11/24/24

In order to accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Bears vs. Vikings home game at noon on Sunday, Nov. 24, the South Shore Line plans to stop select trains at Metra’s 18th Street Station, which connects passengers directly to the Soldier Field entrance via a pedestrian walkway. As 18th St. Station is not a regularly scheduled

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Service Advisory – November 2024 Holiday Service

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. 23), the annual Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony (Nov. 22) and the traditional German Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza (open Nov. 22-Dec. 24). Please see details below for information on November

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Letter From South Shore Line President Mike Noland

November 7, 2024 Dear South Shore Line Riders, For many of us, the turning of the leaves is a glorious time of the year here in northwest Indiana, as the changing colors of the trees are truly magnificent. For railroads such as ours, however, the fall represents an annual challenge to train operations and equipment

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Hegewisch – East Chicago busing cancellation: Oct. 17, 2024

South Shore Line passengers are advised that temporary overnight busing between Hegewisch and East Chicago stations has been canceled as of tonight, Oct. 17, 2024. The busing substitution, previously scheduled for the overnight hours through tomorrow morning, Oct. 18, has concluded. Regularly scheduled train service has returned between Hegewisch and East Chicago for weekday EB

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