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South Shore Line
Posted by lattasnip9 on Monday, October 4, 2010 2:41 PM

Do south shore line trains usually run on time?  I'm taking the 4:38 train on Friday from Gary to Millenium and then the "L" to O'Hare.

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 6:47 AM

South Shore's service is generally punctual.  I'm sure that you'll arrive at Randolph Street on time.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Posted by BrianLM007 on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 7:39 PM

That train has a pretty decent on-time record, it's usually pulling in as the 5:32 (Train 115) is leaving Randolph.

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Posted by Mr. Railman on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 5:52 PM

Okay I like the SS partbut the EL isn't the best option. Take a cab to Union Station and get on the North Central Service train that departs at 6:00. You'l get to the O-Hare transfer at 6:33

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Posted by CSSHEGEWISCH on Thursday, October 7, 2010 6:47 AM

Mr. Railman

Okay I like the SS partbut the EL isn't the best option. Take a cab to Union Station and get on the North Central Service train that departs at 6:00. You'l get to the O-Hare transfer at 6:33

I would stick with the L.  It's cheaper, more frequent and takes you directly to the main terminal area, no transfers needed.

The daily commute is part of everyday life but I get two rides a day out of it. Paul
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Posted by schlimm on Thursday, October 7, 2010 3:48 PM

Get off the South Shore train at Van Buren Station at 5:31 pm, walk 4 short (not Chicago-length) blocks to Dearborn and Jackson and catch the Blue Line subway at 5:46 pm straight to the airport (about a 45 minute ride + the walk) $2.25.  The Blue line trains run about every 4-5 minutes at that time of day.

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