Group Travel

Schools and other organizations have traditionally booked trips to Chicago utilizing the South Shore Line. Our access to museums and the Art Institute makes the railroad both convenient and affordable for group outings. These trips offer many passengers, perhaps for the first time, an opportunity to ride the train and learn firsthand about the benefits of public transportation.

Group trips must have 10 or more adult passengers (age 14+) to be considered for reduced rates. For parties of 10 or more on non-rush hour trains, reduced fares will apply. Up to 3 kids 13 years and younger ride free on all off-peak and weekend trains with a paid adult.

For groups of less than 10, tickets purchased via the mobile app can be used for all passengers in that party as long as they are traveling together. Mobile app tickets are non-transferable, and can only be used in the app account in which they were purchased.

If your group is interested in reserving spaces for a group outing, please submit the following information at least three weeks in advance of trip date. You will be contacted by the South Shore Line within 2 business days to facilitate your itinerary and provide a tentative quote based on the information provided.

* Group trips are NOT PERMITTED at the following stations: Hudson Lake, Carroll Ave., Beverly Shores, Gary/Chicago Airport, and Gary Metro Center.