To accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Fire FC match taking place at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Soldier Field, 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
February 25, 2026
In order to accommodate an expected increase in ridership due to the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade and dyeing of the river, the South Shore Line will offer extra passenger trains on Saturday, March 14, 2026. PLEASE SEE SPECIAL EXTRA TRAIN SCHEDULE FOR A FULL LIST OF STATION STOP TIMES. Extra westbound trains to Millennium
February 24, 2026
As construction on the Monon Corridor (formerly the West Lake Corridor Rail Project) nears completion, the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), owner and operator of the South Shore Line, is pleased to announce that the City of Hammond, in coordination with the Town of Munster, has made the final submission to the Federal Railroad
February 12, 2026
To accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Fire FC match taking place at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Soldier Field, 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
February 3, 2026
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) recently completed a diagnostic study of the Hegewisch Station pedestrian crossings with participation from the Illinois Commerce Commission and Federal Railroad Administration. The diagnostic study recommended the installation of active warning devices as a safety enhancement and additional safeguard. The pedestrian crossings at the Hegewisch platforms are safe
January 22, 2026
Executive Session – 9:30 A.M. The Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District will meet in Executive Session on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room of the Administrative Office of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District, 33 East U.S. Hwy. 12, Chesterton, Indiana. Pursuant to Resolution 21-10,
January 21, 2026
Passengers are advised that the South Shore Line will operate a WEEKEND/HOLIDAY train schedule on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, due to severe sub-zero temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills. In Indiana, aCold Weather Advisorywill be in place beginning at 3 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, which includes dangerously cold wind chills as low as -25 degrees. In
January 20, 2026
To accommodate passengers attending theChicago Auto Show, the South Shore Line will be offering select weekday and weekend train stops at McCormick Place throughout the duration of the show. Passengers destined for the Auto Show should purchase tickets utilizing Museum Campus, as McCormick Place is not a regularly scheduled stop. Please note on Presidents’ Day,
January 13, 2026
The Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Commuter TransportationDistrict will meet in Executive Session on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. atthe law office of Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District’scounsel, Harris, Welsh & Lukmann at 107 Broadway, Chesterton,Indiana. Pursuant to Resolution 21-10, members of the Board of Trusteesand necessary staff may participate in
