Experience the magic of the season at some of the most anticipated events along the South Shore Line from South Bend to Chicago. To ensure we provide the best experience possible to our riders this holiday season, we will be offering additional Eastbound trains and have made our holiday train and ticket office schedules available in advance. Please see the announcement below for more information.
November 21, 2016
This week kicks off the holiday season along the South Shore Line! Experience the magic of the season at some of the most anticipated events like the annual Chicago Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millennium Park, the traditional German Christkindlmarket in the Chicago Loop, and ice skating in Millennium Park.
November 16, 2016
During the fall season it is necessary to increase car and wheel maintenance.
November 15, 2016
Certain changes had to be made with regard to the radio frequency used for our free on board WiFi.
November 13, 2016
Autumn can be one of the most visually spectacular seasons of the year as leaves turn every shade of color. While you may be stuck raking them on crisp autumn days; they present a different type of challenge to railroads.
November 11, 2016
The CSX is renewing their grade crossing on Hohman Ave. in Hammond immediately south of South Shore’s Hammond Station. The work will begin on November 12 and conclude on or before November 27. The CSX crossing will be closed to all traffic.
November 4, 2016
CHESTERTON, Ind. – The South Shore Line has scheduled additional personnel and all available train cars to provide as much capacity as possible for Friday’s World Series Parade and Rally honoring the Chicago Cubs first Championship in 108 years.
October 24, 2016
To show gratitude and to say thank you for their service, the South Shore Line (SSL) is inviting all Veterans to ride the train free of charge on November 11 through November 13.
Active military members and veterans are welcome to ride the SSL for free without showing identification. On Veterans Day (Nov. 11) trains will follow the regular weekday service hours.
October 18, 2016
Due to operating requirements beyond our control the South Shore must temporarily reduce the number of cars on WB Train 6 from 6 to 4 cars beginning October 19.