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Alerts - City of Valparaiso

1 Alert
  1. May 2, 2025 2:31 PM

    IDHS to Open Applications for State Disaster Relief Fund for Individuals

    The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has opened applications to the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) for Indiana residents who incurred damage to their homes or property, including the storm in Valparaiso on March 30.

Chicago Dash

20 Alerts
  1. October 10, 2025 3:22 PM

    4th & 5th P.M. routes are combined

    Due to bus issues, 4th and 5th P.M. routes are going to be combined for this evening Friday, October 10th, 2025.

  2. September 25, 2025 4:22 PM

    Dash Detour

    Dash Buses will be detouring for the PM route. They will stay on the Toll Road until Rt 49, then continue to Valparaiso.

  3. September 25, 2025 11:07 AM

    PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

    A Public Hearing will be held on Friday, October 10, 11:00 AM. at Valparaiso City Hall, 166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, Indiana, to discuss potential reductions to Chicago Dash fifth route Monday-Thursday and reduce to Two routes on Friday’s bus services....

    PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
  4. September 4, 2025 12:06 PM

    Dash route reduction survey

    For the next several weeks. We will be offering a survey to assist us with a possible reduction in route 5 to and from Chicago and a reduction to two routes running on Fridays in and out of Chicago. Following the survey we will hold a public hearing....

    Dash route reduction survey

    Latest Update:

    September 5, 2025 10:53 AM

    I have corrected the online route usage survey and everything is working correctly. the new  URL is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9SCFDG

    Thank you for your patience and assistance in collecting data to help make decisions on your daily commute service.

  5. June 12, 2025 5:54 PM

    Chicago Dash 5th bus will be at Michigan and Randolph about 6:05p.m. due to traffic from protesting

    Dash 5th bus will be at Michigan and Randolph about 6:05p.m. due to traffic from protesting

  6. June 12, 2025 5:21 PM

    Chicago Dash 5th route will be delayed about 10 min. due to protesting.

    Due to protesting downtown Chicago. The 5th Dash bus will be delayed about 10 min. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the office @ 219-476-9393.

  7. February 21, 2025 4:48 PM

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  8. December 17, 2024 8:41 AM

    Dash parking and loading moving to upper lot on 12/18/24

    Parking and loading for the Chicago Dash buses will move back to the upper lot starting tomorrow morning, 12/18/24. Please call the office with any questions. 219-476-9393

  9. December 5, 2024 4:02 PM

    ChicaGo Dash bus for the 5th route will be a white Royal Excursion bus.

    ChicaGo Dash bus for the 5th route will be a white Royal Excursion bus. Sorry for the inconvenience, if you have any concerns, please contact the office @ 219-476-9393.

  10. October 30, 2024 10:02 AM

    Courtesy Reminder for Dash Riders

    As a courtesy to your fellow riders, please arrive on time before the bus departure time and have your mobile pass open and ready to show the driver. The buses need to pull out at their scheduled times and riders need to be on the bus before that time so...

    Courtesy Reminder for Dash Riders
  11. August 20, 2024 12:59 PM

    Dash Parking and bus loading will move to the lower lot at 252 Campbell Street

    Good Afternoon,
    We will be moving the Dash parking back to the Lower south lot at 252 Campbell street at Journeyman's on Monday August, 26 2024. Once the lower south lot spaces are full you can park in the upper north lot as you are now. Please do not...

    Dash Parking and bus loading will move to the lower lot at 252 Campbell Street
  12. June 20, 2024

    July 4-5th Dash schedule NASCAR Modified routes in the loop. Please read for important Information!

    The Valparaiso ChicaGO Dash will not run service on Thursday July 4th or Friday July 5th in observance of Independence holiday.
    Please see the modified routes posted on your coach for the upcoming NASCAR events in Chicago that will restrict our routes!...

    July 4-5th Dash schedule NASCAR Modified routes in the loop. Please read for important Information!
  13. January 31, 2024 12:38 PM

    Bus tracking app Update

    DoubleMap Bus tracking app has been disabled!
    We currently have a new and improved bus tracking platform under construction. The City of Valparaiso has partnered with PEAK Transit to provide dispatch and rider app bus tracking. This new bus tracking...

    Bus tracking app Update
  14. December 21, 2023 10:32 AM

    December 31st 2023 pause of the South Shore Connect service

    Good Afternoon,
    This is a reminder notice that we will be pausing the South Shore Connect service to and from Dune Park train station as of January 1 2024. We will evaluate the service further in April and May to see if it will return. At this time....

    December 31st 2023 pause of the South Shore Connect service
  15. November 10, 2023 12:30 PM

    Courtesy Reminder for Dash Riders

    This is a courtesy reminder that all dash route scheduled departure times are to leave brown street at the scheduled departure time. All purchased one way, ten ride and monthly passes are for 1 seat first come first serve. As a courtesy to your fellow...

    Courtesy Reminder for Dash Riders
  16. August 1, 2022 11:43 AM

    Notice of Fare increase Effective September 1, 2022

    The Valparaiso Board of Works and Safety has approved a fare increase for the Chicago Dash and the South Shore Connect.
    Effective September 1, 2022 the following fares will be in effect for all Dash and Connect fares.
    Dash one way ride --$9.00
    Dash Round...

    Notice of Fare increase Effective September 1, 2022

    Latest Update:

    August 29, 2022 2:59 PM

    This is a reminder message that Fares for the Chicago Dash and SS Connect will increase on September 1, 2022! All passes or tickets purchased in the month of August will remain at the current rate. Until September 1st!

    Starting September 1, 2022 all Monthly passes will now be valid for 31 days from the date of activation!  Month to month passes will no longer be active after September 1,2022 and 31 day passes will go into effect!


    Thank you and have a great day!

  17. June 6, 2022 1:37 PM

    Notice of public hearing and comment session

    Attention:
    Notice of public hearing and comment session on proposed fare increase ChicaGO Dash/South Shore Connect and new Hobart Stop for ChicaGO Dash

    The City of Valparaiso Board of Works & Safety will conduct a public hearing on June 24, 2022, at 3 pm...

    Notice of public hearing and comment session

    Latest Update:

    June 21, 2022 2:18 PM



    If you are unable to attend in person, you may join the Zoom webinar at https://tinyurl.com/54fvvhfj or by using the QR code provided. Written Comments will be accepted in advance of the meeting and for 2 days after the meeting.  Send comments to Don Lorntzen at dlorntzen@valpo.us  or City of Valparaiso, 166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383, ATTN: Transit Manager.

    You may submit your comments to me and if you would like your comments read to the Board of Works for consideration. Please list your current address.

    If you are unable to attend in person or by zoom. You can watch the complete comment session on the city web site at https://www.ci.valparaiso.in.us/   Click on watch city meetings and look for the June 24 2022 Board of Works to view the meeting. You will have up to 2 days after the meeting to submit questions on the proposed stop in Hobart or the proposed fare increase for the Dash or the SS Connect services.

    Thank you for your ongoing support of the Valpo Transit services.


    **Alternative Formats Available Upon Request**

  18. May 11, 2022 1:27 PM

    Dash Parking

    With the construction going on in the Dash lot, passengers may begin parking in the upper lot and the Dash buses will be loading and unloading in the upper lot.

  19. September 13, 2021 3:21 PM

    Third Dash route to be added September 20th

    Good afternoon,
    I am happy to announce we will be adding a third Dash route back to our schedule beginning September, 20 2021. As we look forward to more passengers returning to work and travel to Chicago. We will be adding a 6:30 am departure in the...

    Third Dash route to be added September 20th

    Latest Update:

    September 17, 2021 1:53 PM

    Chicago Dash Reduced COVID-19 Bus Schedule, Until further notice!

    Beginning September 20, 2021

    Due to the restrictions in place for Chicago for COVID-19. The Chicago Dash is running a reduce Schedule with 3 routes daily to and from Chicago. 260 Brown street departures at 6:00 AM 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM to three (3) stops in the Chicago loop.

    Pick up times for returning from Chicago to Valpo:

    Randolph and Michigan…4:00 PM 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM

    LaSalle and Wacker…4:10 PM 4:40 PM and 5:10 PM

    350 Clark Street… 4:20 PM 4:50 PM and 5:20 PM.

    Please sign up for alerts on the Valpotransit.com website for any changes or updated information sent out for any changes.

    Thank You, 

    Valparaiso Transportation Department 

  20. April 8, 2021 9:21 AM

    REMINDER: Dash Ticket Booth Closed Until Further Notice

    We want to remind you that the ChicaGo Dash ticket booth is closed until further notice. Please pay cash on the bus or purchase your tickets or passes on the Token Transit Mobile ticket App. Thank you!

Public Works

2 Alerts
  1. November 6, 2025 12:20 PM

    LEAF PICKUP UPDATE - ZONE 4

    Valparaiso’s leaf collection crews are in Zone 4.
    There are 4 Zones in the City.
    These Zones will rotate in numerical order.

  2. November 4, 2025 7:07 AM

    BRUSH & YARD WASTE PICKUP UPDATE - ZONE 1

    Valparaiso's brush & yard waste crews are currently in zone 1.
    There are 4 zones in the City.
    These zones will rotate in numerical order.