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
November 6, 2025
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
November 5, 2025
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.
October 27, 2025
*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.
October 27, 2025
South Shore Line passengers are advised busing substitution will be in place on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, due to construction in Chicago.On Nov. 2, 2025, there will be NO SERVICE to Museum Campus or Van Buren Street stations. Nov. 2, SSL passengers traveling to and from downtown Chicago will be transported via bus between Millennium
October 24, 2025
To show our gratitude, all active-duty military personnel and veterans are invited to ride the South Shore Line for free, November 7-11, 2025, on all weekday and weekend trains. “We are proud to continue this annual tradition of honoring our nation’s veterans and active-duty service members,” said Amber Kettring, Manager of Customer Service and Communication
October 6, 2025
In order to accommodate system testing related to the West Lake Corridor Project, the South Shore Line will provide temporary busing substitution for late evening/overnight train passengers Friday, Oct. 10. The temporary bus bridge will be in place for all train passengers between 8 p.m. – 3 a.m., between Hegewisch, Hammond Gateway, and East Chicago.No
October 1, 2025
Calling all Bank of America Chicago Marathon runners and observers: The South Shore Line invites you to leave your vehicle at one of our convenient stations in Indiana and take the South Shore Line to Chicago for all Bank of America Chicago Marathon events.
October 1, 2025
Calling all Bank of America Chicago Marathon runners and observers: The South Shore Line invites you to leave your vehicle at one of our convenient stations in Indiana and take the South Shore Line to Chicago for all Bank of America Chicago Marathon events.
