Travel

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority is hosting one of only two familiarization (FAM) tours offered to Heartland Travel Showcase attendees, a three-day marketplace that connects group tour operators with travel suppliers. The marketplace...

The City of Valparaiso has once again been named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community by The League of American Bicyclists, announced Parks Director Kevin Nuppnau. Valparaiso joins just 14 other communities in the State of Indiana to be recognized,...

As South Shore Line crews continue to repair overhead wire damage at Gary Metro Center, the following service revisions will be in effect on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024: A regular weekday train schedule will be in effect. Midday train passengers will be...

Holiday travel often includes visiting loved ones or taking a vacation. Whether you're seeking a winter wonderland or escaping subzero temperatures, follow these travel tips for a healthy and safe holiday travel season. BEFORE TRAVEL TIPS Check CDC's...

To show our gratitude, all active-duty military personnel and  veterans are invited to ride the South Shore Line for free November 10-13, 2023, on all  weekday and weekend trains.   “We hope that this celebration of active-duty...

Ever since humanity learned we could sit around a fire telling stories, we’ve been talking about ghosts. From Homer’s “Odyssey” to the newest “Insidious” movie, ghosts can be found almost everywhere, and the Region is no exception....

Surrounded by Lake Michigan and all it has to offer, the shoreline of Michigan City is full of community, beauty, and fun all year long. “Nobody has a beach quite like ours,” Michigan City Port Authority Harbormaster Tim Frame said.  Coupling...

The crisp air fills our lungs and we’re surrounded by the crunchy leaves under our shoes, the smell of bonfires, and the taste of pumpkin-spiced everything. Fall has hit the Region, and we’re fortunate that it has. The colorful leaves fill the...

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...

 In partnership with Indiana Operation Lifesaver, the South Shore Line will once again be participating in National Rail Safety Week, Sept. 18-24, 2023, in which our teams will continue to spread awareness of rail safety to the surrounding...