South Shore Line

06/25/2026

Service Advisory: Weekend/Holiday Schedule June 26, 2026

Passengers are advised that the South Shore Line will resume Lakeshore Corridor and Monon Corridor service with the operation of a WEEKEND/HOLIDAY train schedule on Friday, June 26, 2026, utilizing busing between Miller and Hegewisch stations. This temporary operational change is a result of a June 24 freight train derailment and subsequent power loss. Crews continue to work diligently at the scene, which originally resulted in temporary suspension of all South Shore Line train service.

More information: mysouthshoreline.com/weekend-holiday-schedule-for-june-26-2026/

06/25/2026

UPDATE: Crews continue to work diligently at the scene of a freight train derailment/power loss near East Chicago that occurred Wednesday evening, June 24, 2026, which resulted in suspension of all South Shore Line train service.

As of today, Thursday, June 25, partial service will be restored to the Monon Corridor afternoon rush hour only, effective with eastbound Monon Corridor Train #303 departing Millennium Station at 3:30pm. Following Tr 303, departures will include EB Tr 305, Tr 307, Tr 309, Tr 311, and WB Tr 312.

Read more: mysouthshoreline.com/service-updates-june-25/

06/25/2026

Catch the Cubs vs. Padres series June 29 - July 1 without the traffic or parking hassle. Ride the South Shore Line to Millennium Station, then hop on the CTA to Wrigley Field for an easy game-day trip.

⚾ Padres at Cubs
📅 June 29 - July 1

Plan your trip and view train schedules at mysouthshoreline.com

06/25/2026

SERVICE ADVISORY: Service Suspended June 25, 2026
Due to the Wednesday, June 24, 2026 freight train derailment and power loss near East Chicago and Gary Metro, MORNING RUSH HOUR MONON AND LAKESHORE SOUTH SHORE LINE TRAIN SERVICE REMAINS SUSPENDED TODAY, JUNE 25, 2026. Passengers are encouraged to find alternate transportation to/from Chicago.

More information here: mysouthshoreline.com/service-suspended-june-25/

06/25/2026

SERVICE ADVISORY

Service Suspended
June 24, 2026

Due to a reported freight train derailment and power loss near East Chicago and Gary Metro, ALL REMAINING SOUTH SHORE LINE TRAIN SERVICE WILL BE SUSPENDED TODAY, JUNE 24, 2026. Passengers are encouraged to find alternate transportation to/from Chicago for the remainder of this evening and potentially Thursday morning rush hour commute.

Crews are working diligently to rectify the situation; however, the timeframe for repairs has not yet been determined. Updates regarding train service on Thursday, June 25, will be made as they become available.

Changes in service will be promptly posted to our website Service Updates, the South Shore mobile app, and via email/text notifications.

06/24/2026

Make music part of your Fourth of July weekend.

Grant Park has a full lineup of summer events, including Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 on July 3 and the Independence Day Salute on July 4 at Jay Pritzker Pavilion. It’s a great way to enjoy downtown Chicago without the parking hassle.

Ride the South Shore Line to Van Buren Street Station, then walk to Grant Park and enjoy the music.

See what’s coming up: grantparkevents.com

Your complete guide to free events in Chicago's Grant Park and Millennium Park. Concerts, movies, dance performances and more.

06/23/2026

School’s out. Adventure is in. ☀️🚆

During Kids Ride Free Week, June 29 - July 3, children can ride FREE on ALL South Shore Line trains. From city adventures and lakefront fun to family day trips and summer events, now is the perfect time to explore together by rail.

Start planning your family getaway at mysouthshoreline.com

06/22/2026

Service Advisory: To accommodate passengers attending Ed Sheeran taking place at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 27, 2026, 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.

Learn more: mysouthshoreline.com/ed-sheeran-june-27-2026/

06/22/2026

Ready for a summer of great live music in Michigan City?

Live at the Lakefront is bringing tribute bands to the Millennium Plaza Bandstand all season long. Next up is Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute on June 26 and CREEDSMACK: Tributes to Creed and Godsmack on June 27.

Take the South Shore Line to 11th Street Station, then enjoy a short half-mile walk or short bus ride to the venue. Skip the parking stress, ride the train, and make a night of it by the lake.

View the full concert schedule: liveatthelakefrontvenue.com/

Harbor Country Adventures and NTL Productions presents Live at the Lakefront. Located at the Millennium Plaza Bandstand in Michigan City, IN. Our open air venue sits on Lake Michigan offering breathtaking views of the sunset over the water.

06/21/2026

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