’Tis the season for free rides! To say Happy Holidays, let riders know it has been a pleasure serving them throughout 2024, and provide another opportunity for friends and family to create more memories, South Shore Line (SSL) has expanded its Kids Ride Free program to ALL trains and train times.
Thursday, December 26, through Sunday, January 5, up to three children 13 years of age and under may ride any train for free — ALL weekend, holiday, off-peak, or rush hour weekday trains — when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Quiet car remains in effect on the last car of rush hour trains during this time.
Nicole Barker, Director of Capital Investment & Implementation, said, “We are excited to expand our Kids Ride Free program this holiday season to include all South Shore Line trains. It’s our way of showing appreciation for our riders and helping families enjoy affordable holiday travel. Whether you’re headed to Chicago for holiday activities or visiting loved ones in Northwest Indiana, we hope this makes it easier for families to create special memories together.”
Keep up with the SSL on social media for special announcements like these. In the past, the SSL has offered many free ride promotions for their riders. The Kids Ride Free program is part of the SSL’s ongoing effort to provide affordable and convenient transportation to and from South Bend, Northwest Indiana and Chicago. Additionally, the SSL offers reduced fares for seniors, military personnel, commuting students, infants, and passengers with disabilities on all trains year-round.
For more information on train schedules, discounts, and to plan a trip, please visit mysouthshoreline.com or download the South Shore app (available for iPhone and Android).
The South Shore Line is a commuter rail line operated by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) between Millennium Station in downtown Chicago and the South Bend International Airport in South Bend, Indiana.