Special Event Service
The South Shore Line is pleased to share that we will offer special service for certain upcoming events. Please note that specific details will be released approximately two weeks ahead of each event. We will provide those details here as well as in the News section of our website, and on social media platforms.
Comic & Entertainment Expo
Comic & Entertainment Expo at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Friday, April 11 through Sunday, April 13, 2025
The South Shore Line will provide select train service to McCormick Place. View select service here.
Beyonce at Soldier Field
Concert: Beyonce at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
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 stop, SSL passengers utilizing 18th St. for this event should purchase tickets for Museum Campus/11th Street.
Please cross-reference the SSL train schedule to find all station stop times for your selected train:
Thursday, May 15:WEEKDAY WESTBOUND:Tr 128Tr 228Tr 30
WEEKDAY EASTBOUND:Tr 35Tr 101
Saturday/Sunday, May 17-18:WEEKEND WESTBOUND:Tr 610Tr 510
WEEKEND EASTBOUND:Tr 515Tr 517Tr 601
AC/DC at Soldier Field
Concert: AC/DC at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
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 stop, SSL passengers utilizing 18th St. for this event should purchase tickets for Museum Campus/11th Street.
Please cross-reference the SSL train schedule to find all station stop times for your selected train:
Saturday, May 24:WEEKEND WESTBOUND:Tr 610Tr 510
WEEKEND EASTBOUND:Tr 515Tr 517Tr 601
The Weeknd at Soldier Field
Concert: The Weeknd at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
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 stop, SSL passengers utilizing 18th St. for this event should purchase tickets for Museum Campus/11th Street.
Please cross-reference the SSL train schedule to find all station stop times for your selected train:
Friday, May 30:WEEKDAY WESTBOUND:Tr 128Tr 228Tr 30
WEEKDAY EASTBOUND:Tr 35Tr 101
Saturday, May 31:WEEKEND WESTBOUND:Tr 610Tr 510
WEEKEND EASTBOUND:Tr 515Tr 517Tr 601
Chicago Pride Parade downtown Chicago
Chicago Pride Parade, downtown Chicago, IL
Sunday, June 29, 2025
*No alcohol permitted all day
In an effort to accommodate an expected increase in ridership for the Chicago Pride Parade, the South Shore Line will offer extra passenger trains on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Extra WESTBOUND service Sunday, 6/29/25:
In the morning, two westbound passenger extras will operate ahead of existing trains.
These Extra trains will NOT SERVE South Bend, Hudson Lake, Beverly Shores, Gary Metro Center, or Gary/Chicago Airport:
- WB Extra will depart Carroll Ave. just prior to Tr 502 at 7:24 a.m. (Millennium Station arrival @ 8:51 a.m.).
- WB Extra will depart Carroll Ave. just prior to Tr 504 at 8:27 a.m. (Millennium Station arrival @ 9:52 a.m.).
Extra EASTBOUND departures from Millennium Station Sunday, 6/29/25:
In the afternoon, two eastbound passenger Extra trains will provide additional service for riders leaving Chicago. The EB Extras will serve Millennium and Van Buren St., run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops terminating at Carroll Ave.
These Extra trains will NOT SERVE Museum Campus, 57th St., Hudson Lake or South Bend:
- EB Extra will depart Millennium Station at 3:20 p.m. (Van Buren St. at 3:22 p.m.).
- EB Extra will depart Millennium Station at 4:57 p.m. (Van Buren St. at 4:59 p.m.).
As a reminder, the South Shore Line reserves the right to remove disorderly passengers. Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to, public indecency/nudity, and drunken or disruptive conduct.
Kendrick Lamar & Sza at Soldier Field
Concert: Kendrick Lamar & Sza at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Friday, June 6, 2025
To accommodate passengers attending Kendrick Lamar & SZA taking place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, 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 regularly scheduled stop, SSL passengers utilizing 18th St. for this event should purchase tickets for Museum Campus/11th Street.
Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field
Game: Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Saturday, June 28
To accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Fire FC game taking place at 7:30 p.m. on June 28, 2025, 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 regularly scheduled stop, SSL passengers utilizing 18th St. for this event should purchase tickets for Museum Campus/11th Street.
NASCAR downtown Chicago
NASCAR Street Race, downtown Chicago, IL
July 5-6, 2025
Passengers are advised the South Shore Line intends to operate its weekend/holiday train schedule throughout the NASCAR Chicago Street Race taking place in Grant Park on Saturday-Sunday, July 5-6, 2025.
*No alcohol permitted all day
Lollapalooza at Grant Park
Lollapalooza at Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Thursday, July 31, 2025
*No alcohol permitted all day
The following South Shore Line service updates will be in effect to accommodate passengers attending Lollapalooza, taking place Thursday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Grant Park.
Thursday & Friday, July 31-Aug. 1, 2025:
- An Extra eastbound train will depart Millennium Station at 10:40 p.m. (Van Buren St. at 10:42 p.m.), run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops terminating at Carroll Ave.
- Alcohol will be prohibited on South Shore trains all day Thursday/Friday. Please be advised that glass bottles are always prohibited.
Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 2-3, 2025:
- Westbound Train 608 and Train 508 will operate Extras for additional capacity to accommodate passengers heading to Chicago in the morning. The Extra trains will depart directly following the scheduled departures of Tr 608 and Tr 508, and make all stops.
- An Extra eastbound train will depart Millennium Station at 10:55 p.m. (Van Buren St. at 10:57 p.m.), run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops terminating at Carroll Ave.
- Alcohol will be prohibited on South Shore trains all day Saturday/Sunday. Please be advised that glass bottles are always prohibited.
As with all special events and festivals, passengers may encounter crowded conditions on trains and should anticipate an increased NICTD Transit Police presence during Lollapalooza.
Please be advised the South Shore Line reserves the right to remove disorderly passengers. Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to, public indecency/nudity, and drunken or disruptive conduct.
Blackpink at Soldier Field
Concert: Blackpink at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Friday, July 18, 2025
To accommodate passengers attending BLACKPINK taking place at 8 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2025, 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 regularly scheduled stop, SSL passengers utilizing 18th St. for this event should purchase tickets for Museum Campus/11th Street.
Black Women's Expo
To accommodate passengers attending the Black Women’s Expo taking place Aug. 1-3, 2025, at McCormick Place, the South Shore Line will be offering extra service and select train stops at McCormick Place Station on Aug. 1, 2, & 3. As McCormick Place is no longer a scheduled stop, passengers traveling to this event should purchase tickets for Museum Campus.
Lollapalooza at Grant Park
Lollapalooza at Grant Park, Chicago, IL
Friday, August 1, 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Sunday, August 3, 2025
*No alcohol permitted all day
The following South Shore Line service updates will be in effect to accommodate passengers attending Lollapalooza, taking place Thursday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in Grant Park.
Thursday & Friday, July 31-Aug. 1, 2025:
- An Extra eastbound train will depart Millennium Station at 10:40 p.m. (Van Buren St. at 10:42 p.m.), run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops terminating at Carroll Ave.
- Alcohol will be prohibited on South Shore trains all day Thursday/Friday. Please be advised that glass bottles are always prohibited.
Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 2-3, 2025:
- Westbound Train 608 and Train 508 will operate Extras for additional capacity to accommodate passengers heading to Chicago in the morning. The Extra trains will depart directly following the scheduled departures of Tr 608 and Tr 508, and make all stops.
- An Extra eastbound train will depart Millennium Station at 10:55 p.m. (Van Buren St. at 10:57 p.m.), run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops terminating at Carroll Ave.
- Alcohol will be prohibited on South Shore trains all day Saturday/Sunday. Please be advised that glass bottles are always prohibited.
As with all special events and festivals, passengers may encounter crowded conditions on trains and should anticipate an increased NICTD Transit Police presence during Lollapalooza.
Please be advised the South Shore Line reserves the right to remove disorderly passengers. Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to, public indecency/nudity, and drunken or disruptive conduct.
Chicago Air & Water Show
Chicago Air and Water Show, downtown Chicago, IL
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Sunday, August 17, 2025
The following South Shore Line service updates will be in effect to accommodate passengers attending the Chicago Air & Water Show, taking place Saturday, Aug. 16, and Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, at North Avenue Beach.
Alcohol is prohibited on all trains Aug. 16-17. Please remember glass bottles are prohibited at all times.
Westbound service, Aug. 16-17:
- A westbound Extra train will depart Carroll Ave. at 8:42 a.m., following Tr 504. It will make all local stops terminating at Millennium Station. The westbound Extra will not serve Hudson Lake or South Bend.
Eastbound service, Aug. 16-17:
- An eastbound Extra train will depart Millennium Station at 4:55 p.m. (Van Buren St. at 4:57 p.m.), run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops terminating at Carroll Ave., Michigan City. The eastbound Extra will not serve Hudson Lake or South Bend.
As with all special events and festivals, passengers may encounter crowded conditions on trains and should anticipate an increased NICTD Transit Police presence during the event.
Chicago Bears at Soldier Field
Chicago Bears Home Games at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
August 10
August 17
The South Shore Line will have select trains stop at 18th Street Station. Soldier Field is just a short walk away. View Service.
Oasis at Soldier Field
Concert: Oasis at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Thursday, August 28, 2025
To accommodate passengers attending the Oasis concert taking place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, 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 regularly scheduled stop, SSL passengers utilizing 18th St. for this event should purchase tickets for Museum Campus/11th Street.
My Chemical Romance at Solder Field
Concert: My Chemical Romance at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Friday, August 29, 2025
To accommodate passengers attending My Chemical Romance taking place at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, 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 regularly scheduled stop, SSL passengers utilizing 18th St. for this event should purchase tickets for Museum Campus/11th Street.
The Lumineers at Soldier Field
Concert: The Lumineers at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Saturday, August 30, 2025
To accommodate passengers attending The Lumineers taking place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 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.
System of a Down at Soldier Field
Concert: System of a Down at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Sunday, August 31, 2025
To accommodate passengers attending System of a Down taking place at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31 & Sept. 1, 2025, 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.
Gary Air Show
Passengers are advised that free shuttle service will be provided to those attending the Gary Air Show Weekend, taking place from 11am-3pm, Aug. 9-10, 2025, in Marquette Park (1 North Grand Boulevard, Gary, IN).
Passengers can take the South Shore Line to Miller Station, where free shuttle buses provided by Gary Public Transportation Corp. will operate every 10-15 minutes between 10am-4pm, Aug. 9-10. Shuttles will transport passengers between Miller Station and the Gary Air Show.
Please click here for additional Gary Air Show details and information.
System of Down at Soldier Field
Concert: System of a Down at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
Monday, September 1, 2025
(Please note: on Labor Day, Monday, 9/1/25, the train will operate on a weekend/holiday train schedule)
To accommodate passengers attending System of a Down taking place at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 31 & Sept. 1, 2025, 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.
Notre Dame Football
Notre Dame home football games – South Bend, IN
Sep 13 vs. Texas A&M: WB Extra 90 minutes after game
Sep 20 vs. Purdue: regular service w/ free shuttle
*TIMES TBD
The South Shore Line will provide free shuttle service between the South Bend International Airport and Notre Dame campus for passengers on select trains. SSL will provide a post-game westbound Extra train for passengers attending late-night home football games (7 p.m. ET kickoffs).
Chicago Bears at Soldier Field
Chicago Bears Home Games at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
September 8
September 21
The South Shore Line will have select trains stop at 18th Street Station. Soldier Field is just a short walk away. Specific details will be released approximately two weeks ahead of this event.
Chicago Fire at Soldier Field
Chicago Fire Home Games at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
September 13September 27
The South Shore Line will have select trains stop at 18th Street Station. Soldier Field is just a short walk away. Specific details will be released approximately two weeks ahead of this event.
Notre Dame Football
Notre Dame home football games – South Bend, IN
Oct 4 vs. Boise State: regular service w/ free shuttle
Oct 11 vs. NC State: regular service w/ free shuttle
Oct 18 vs. USC: WB Extra 90 minutes after game
*TIMES TBD
The South Shore Line will provide free shuttle service between the South Bend International Airport and Notre Dame campus for passengers on select trains. SSL will provide a post-game westbound Extra train for passengers attending late-night home football games (7 p.m. ET kickoffs).
Chicago Marathon downtown Chicago
Chicago Marathon – downtown Chicago, IL
Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 9-11, 2025
Sunday, October 12, 2025
The South Shore Line will provide select train service to McCormick Place for the Health & Fitness Expo. SSL will have additional trains added to the schedule to meet demand. Specific details will be released approximately two weeks ahead of this event.
Chicago Fire at Soldier Field
Chicago Fire Home Games at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
October 4
The South Shore Line will have select trains stop at 18th Street Station. Soldier Field is just a short walk away. Specific details will be released approximately two weeks ahead of this event.
Chicago Bears at Soldier Field
Chicago Bears Home Games at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
October 19
The South Shore Line will have select trains stop at 18th Street Station. Soldier Field is just a short walk away. Specific details will be released approximately two weeks ahead of this event.
Notre Dame Football
Notre Dame home football games – South Bend, IN
Nov 8 vs. Navy: WB Extra 90 minutes after game
Nov 22 vs. Syracuse: regular service w/ free shuttle
*TIMES TBD
The South Shore Line will provide free shuttle service between the South Bend International Airport and Notre Dame campus for passengers on select trains. SSL will provide a post-game westbound Extra train for passengers attending late-night home football games (7 p.m. ET kickoffs).
Chicago Bears at Soldier Field
Chicago Bears Home Games at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
November 9
November 23
The South Shore Line will have select trains stop at 18th Street Station. Soldier Field is just a short walk away. Specific details will be released approximately two weeks ahead of this event.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival downtown Chicago
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, downtown Chicago, IL
Friday, November 21, 2025 – tree lighting event
Saturday, November 22, 2025 – parade
The South Shore Line will have additional trains added to the schedule to meet demand. Specific details will be released approximately two weeks ahead of this event.
Chicago Bears at Soldier Field
Chicago Bears Home Games at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
December 14
December 20
The South Shore Line will have select trains stop at 18th Street Station. Soldier Field is just a short walk away. Specific details will be released approximately two weeks ahead of this event.
Special Holiday Service
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday will use the Weekend/Holiday schedule.
The South Shore Line weekend/holiday schedule is in effect during the official observance of the following:
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 (New Year’s Day Holiday)
Monday, May 26, 2025 (Memorial Day Holiday)
Friday, July 4, 2025 (Independence Day Holiday)
Monday, September 1, 2025 (Labor Day Holiday)
Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Holiday)
Friday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day Holiday)
NOTE: If New Year’s Day, Independence Day, or Christmas Day fall on a Sunday, we operate a weekend/holiday schedule on the following Monday.
The SSL operates a regular weekday schedule on the following holidays (if the holiday falls on a weekday): Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Good Friday, Juneteenth, Columbus Day, Halloween, Veteran’s Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.