South Shore Line will ban alcohol for certain summer events
Posted: May 28, 2025 4:43 PM EDT

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Shore Line, which traditionally allows alcohol consumption on board, has released a schedule of summer events during which they will prohibit alcohol on the train.
Below is a list of popular events taking place in Chicago this summer with dates and specific SSL alcohol restrictions.
EVENT | DATE | RESTRICTION |
Blues Fest | June 5-6 | No alcohol after 7 p.m. |
Blues Fest | June 7-8 | No alcohol all day |
Chicago Pride Festival | June 29 | No alcohol all day |
Independence Day | July 4 | No alcohol all day |
NASCAR Chicago | July 5-6 | No alcohol all day |
Lallapalooza | July 31 - Aug. 3 | No alcohol all day |
Chicago Air and Water Show | Aug. 16-17 | No alcohol all day |
Jazz Fest | Aug. 28-29 | No alcohol after 7 p.m. |
Jazz Fest | Aug. 30-31 | No alcohol all day |
Taste of Chicago | Sept. 5 | No alcohol after 7 p.m. |
Taste of Chicago | Sept. 6-7 | No alcohol all day |
** Dates and times are subject to change |