South Shore Line

This weekend 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 spectacular Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade (Nov. 23), the annual Chicago Tree Lighting...

Project earns the Excellence in Environmental Document Preparation distinction The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has named the West Lake Corridor project in Northwest Indiana a recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award for Excellence in...

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has named the West Lake Corridor project in Northwest Indiana a recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award for Excellence in Environmental Documentation Preparation. The documents were part of a submission...

To show our gratitude, all active-duty military personnel and veterans are invited to ride the South Shore Line for free during the weekend of November 8-10, 2019, and on Veterans Day (November 11). “At SSL, we are honored to serve those who have...

CHESTERTON, Indiana October 7, 2019-The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD), operator of the South Shore Line railroad, announced today that it is able to begin the design and engineering phase of the West Lake Corridor Project...

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...

The Thanksgiving parade is morning entertainment for the whole family! Be sure to take part in the tradition, and attend the parade this year in Chicago. Take the SSL to Millennium Station, and take a quick walk to State Street to view the parade.

Christkindlmarket Chicago is no longer just a German tradition. It has become a Chicago institution. The unique shopping experience, typical German food, and drinks, as well as diverse holiday entertainment make the market a preferred and popular...

Do not miss out on this iconic race! Whether you are planning to support a specific runner, looking to cheer on the masses or are a participant, we hope to see you there. Take the SSL to Van Buren Street, and take a very short walk to Grant Park.

To accommodate passengers attending Chicago Bears home football games, 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. In...