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The South Shore Line is giving Region residents one more thing to be thankful for this week: extra service during the next eight days.

Starting today with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, the South Shore Line Line will have additional eastbound trains for Region residents who wish to take in Chicago's holiday atmosphere. Holiday train and ticket schedules are also available in advance.

Here's a listing of the extra eastbound trains that will be available during the holiday week:

Saturday, Nov. 19 : Departs Millennium Station at 8 p.m., and Van Buren St. at 8:03 p.m. The train will run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops before terminating in Michigan City.

: Departs Millennium Station at 8 p.m., and Van Buren St. at 8:03 p.m. The train will run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops before terminating in Michigan City. Wednesday, Nov. 23 : Departs Millennium Station at 3 p.m., and Van Buren St. at 2:03 p.m. The train will run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops before terminating in Michigan City.

: Departs Millennium Station at 3 p.m., and Van Buren St. at 2:03 p.m. The train will run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops before terminating in Michigan City. Saturday, Nov. 26: Departs Millennium Station at 4:25 p.m., and Van Buren St. at 4:28 p.m. The train will run non-stop to Hegewisch and make all local stops before terminating in Michigan City.