In order to accommodate construction for the Double Track NWI project, the South Shore Line announces a long-term busing schedule for passengers between Gary Metro Center and Carroll Ave. stations. Train service between Gary Metro and Millennium and between Carroll Ave. and South Bend Airport will operate as normal.
Effective as of Aug. 6, 2022, and lasting through early autumn 2023, busing between Carroll Ave. and Gary Metro stations will be ongoing for all weekday and weekend trains. Bus service will make all intermediate scheduled station stops, and passengers will be bused to/from the following stations on the regular SSL train time schedule: Carroll Ave., Dune Park, Portage/Ogden Dunes, and Miller.
Westbound passengers at those stations should be prepared to board buses in front of the station and re-board WB South Shore trains at Gary Metro. Eastbound passengers will detrain at Gary Metro to board buses for their destination station, or board their scheduled EB trains again at Carroll Ave.
Following the completion of this phase of busing between Gary Metro Center and Carroll Ave. in summer 2023, the next phase of busing will include stations between Gary Metro Center and Dune Park, to take effect in summer 2023. The busing between Dune Park and Gary Metro is expected to last until the project’s completion in spring 2024.
Passengers are advised delays of 15-30 minutes are possible due to busing, and we appreciate your patience during this time of significant construction.
BEVERLY SHORES & MICHIGAN CITY 11TH ST. STATIONS
Effective Nov. 15, 2022, call-ahead bus service will be provided to passengers requiring transport to/from Beverly Shores and Michigan City 11th St. stations to other South Shore Line stations. Those appointments must be made at least 24 hours before scheduled pick-up/drop-off.
To schedule a pickup or drop-off at these stations:
On weekdays (Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT), call South Shore Line Transportation Passenger Services at (219) 874-4221 ext. 245.
On weekends (Saturday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT), call the Passenger Communications Office at (219) 874-4221 ext. 501.
Passengers are advised delays are possible due to busing, and we appreciate your patience during this time of significant construction as we work to provide you with a better experience.
Due to busing, bikes are prohibited between South Bend Airport and East Chicago stations. Bikes are permitted as scheduled from East Chicago Station-west.