Route overview
The Chicago ‘L’ journey from 54th/Cermak to Austin (Blue) is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 27 km in 53 minutes across 28 stations.
Chicago ‘L’ timings and fare
Transit fares, passes and concessions vary by agency and payment method. Confirm the current fare with the official operator.
Station-by-station route
- 154th/Cermak#E27EA6 Line
Next: Cta Rail Cicero Pink 0 · 1 min
- 2Cicero (Pink)#E27EA6 Line
Next: Cta Rail Kostner 0 · 2 min
- 3Kostner#E27EA6 Line
Next: Cta Rail Pulaski Pink 0 · 1 min
- 4Pulaski (Pink)#E27EA6 Line
Next: Cta Rail Central Park 0 · 1 min
- 5Central Park#E27EA6 Line
Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Pink 0 · 1 min
- 6Kedzie (Pink)#E27EA6 Line
Next: Cta Rail California Pink 0 · 1 min
- 7California (Pink)#E27EA6 Line
Next: Cta Rail Western Pink 0 · 1 min
- 8Western (Pink)#E27EA6 Line
Next: Cta Rail Damen Pink 0 · 1 min
- 9Damen (Pink)#E27EA6 Line
Next: Cta Rail 18th 0 · 1 min
- 1018th#E27EA6 Line
Next: Cta Rail Polk 0 · 3 min
- 11Polk#E27EA6 Line
Next: Cta Rail Ashland Green Pink 0 · 3 min
- 12Ashland (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line
Next: Cta Rail Morgan Green Pink 0 · 2 min
- 13Morgan (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line
Next: Cta Rail Clinton Green Pink 0 · 1 min
- 14Clinton (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line
Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · 1 min
- 15Clark/Lake#62361B Line
Next: Cta Rail Washington 0 · — min
- 16Washington#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Monroe Blue 0 · — min
- 17Monroe (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Jackson Blue 0 · — min
- 18Jackson (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Lasalle 0 · — min
- 19LaSalle#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Clinton Blue 0 · 1 min
- 20Clinton (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Uic Halsted 0 · 1 min
- 21UIC-Halsted#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Racine 0 · 1 min
- 22Racine#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Illinois Medical District 0 · 2 min
- 23Illinois Medical District#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Western Blue Forest Park Branch 0 · 2 min
- 24Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Homan 0 · 2 min
- 25Kedzie-Homan#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Pulaski Blue 0 · 3 min
- 26Pulaski (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Cicero Blue 0 · 3 min
- 27Cicero (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Next: Cta Rail Austin Blue 0 · 5 min
- 28Austin (Blue)#00A1DE Line
Terminal station
Travel tips
- Check operator service notices before travelling.
- Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
- Use the route planner above to compare the available route options.
Frequently asked questions
How many stations are between 54th/Cermak and Austin (Blue)?
There are 28 stations on this route, covering approximately 27 km.
How long does 54th/Cermak to Austin (Blue) take?
The estimated journey time is 53 minutes under normal operating conditions.
What is the Chicago ‘L’ fare for this route?
$2.50 standard · $1.25 reduced Confirm the current fare before travelling.
What are the first and last Chicago ‘L’ trains?
The available timing reference is Check operator for the first train and Check operator for the last train. Check the operator for the exact service-day schedule.
What facilities are available at 54th/Cermak?
54th/Cermak facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.