Overview
The purpose of this project is to provide a quicker, safer, and more efficient route for commuters to travel from South Bend to Chicago. By realigning the current station terminus at the South Bend Airport, distance can be reduced, curves can be eliminated, and grade crossings can be reduced.
The South Shore Line station will be moved from the South Bend International Airport terminal’s east side to its west side. In conjunction with other projects, travel time between South Bend and Chicago is expected to be substantially reduced to just 90 minutes.
DLZ Indiana, LLC, headquartered in South Bend, IN, has been awarded the engineering services contract for the South Bend Airport Realignment project.
A nationally recognized firm in the architectural, engineering, and surveying industry, DLZ is ranked as one of the top 150 consulting firms in the U.S. and the 14th largest in the Midwest.
The project includes design and an environmental compliance document, followed by procurement and construction administration. Construction could start as early as fall/winter 2024, based on securing federal funding.
Proposed Alignment
