Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail Central Green 0 to Cta Rail 54th Cermak 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

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$2.5Indicative fare
37 minEstimated time
20Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #009B3A → #E27EA6 · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Central (Green) to 54th/Cermak is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 19 km in 37 minutes across 20 stations.

Chicago ‘L’ timings and fare

First trainCheck operator
Last trainCheck operator
Indicative fare$2.5
Discounted / pass fare$1.25

Transit fares, passes and concessions vary by agency and payment method. Confirm the current fare with the official operator.

Station-by-station route

  1. 1
    Central (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Laramie 0 · 1 min

  2. 2
    Laramie#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cicero Green 0 · 1 min

  3. 3
    Cicero (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Pulaski Green 0 · 3 min

  4. 4
    Pulaski (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Conservatory Central Park Drive 0 · 1 min

  5. 5
    Conservatory-Central Park Drive#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Green 0 · 1 min

  6. 6
    Kedzie (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail California Green 0 · 1 min

  7. 7
    California (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Damen Green 0 · 3 min

  8. 8
    Damen (Green)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Ashland Green Pink 0 · 1 min

  9. 9
    Ashland (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Polk 0 · 3 min

  10. 10
    Polk#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 18th 0 · 3 min

  11. 11
    18th#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Damen Pink 0 · 1 min

  12. 12
    Damen (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Western Pink 0 · 1 min

  13. 13
    Western (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail California Pink 0 · 1 min

  14. 14
    California (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Pink 0 · 1 min

  15. 15
    Kedzie (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Central Park 0 · 1 min

  16. 16
    Central Park#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Pulaski Pink 0 · 1 min

  17. 17
    Pulaski (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Kostner 0 · 1 min

  18. 18
    Kostner#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cicero Pink 0 · 2 min

  19. 19
    Cicero (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 54th Cermak 0 · 1 min

  20. 20
    54th/Cermak#E27EA6 Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

  • Check operator service notices before travelling.
  • Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
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Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between Central (Green) and 54th/Cermak?

There are 20 stations on this route, covering approximately 19 km.

How long does Central (Green) to 54th/Cermak take?

The estimated journey time is 37 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 Central (Green)?

Central (Green) facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.