Chicago ‘L’ route overview

Cta Rail Pulaski Blue 0 to Cta Rail 54th Cermak 0 Chicago ‘L’ route

Compare the route, fare guidance and travel time before you travel. This route uses active station data from the current network snapshot.

$2.5Indicative fare
44 minEstimated time
26Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #00A1DE → #62361B → #009B3A → #E27EA6 · Last checked: 2026-10-24

Chicago 'L' logo

Chicago 'L' route planner

Search stations, route connections, travel time and the official network map.

Chicago 'L'
Live TrackingTrack your metro journey after selecting both stations
Get Live Tracking
Popular routesQuick access to major metro routesMore Routes ›

Route overview

The Chicago ‘L’ journey from Pulaski (Blue) to 54th/Cermak is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 22 km in 44 minutes across 26 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
    Pulaski (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Homan 0 · 3 min

  2. 2
    Kedzie-Homan#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Western Blue Forest Park Branch 0 · 2 min

  3. 3
    Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Illinois Medical District 0 · 2 min

  4. 4
    Illinois Medical District#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Racine 0 · 2 min

  5. 5
    Racine#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Uic Halsted 0 · 1 min

  6. 6
    UIC-Halsted#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clinton Blue 0 · 1 min

  7. 7
    Clinton (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Lasalle 0 · 1 min

  8. 8
    LaSalle#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Jackson Blue 0 · — min

  9. 9
    Jackson (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Monroe Blue 0 · — min

  10. 10
    Monroe (Blue)#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Washington 0 · — min

  11. 11
    Washington#00A1DE Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clark Lake 0 · — min

  12. 12
    Clark/Lake#62361B Line

    Next: Cta Rail Clinton Green Pink 0 · 1 min

  13. 13
    Clinton (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Morgan Green Pink 0 · 1 min

  14. 14
    Morgan (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Ashland Green Pink 0 · 2 min

  15. 15
    Ashland (Green/Pink)#009B3A Line

    Next: Cta Rail Polk 0 · 3 min

  16. 16
    Polk#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 18th 0 · 3 min

  17. 17
    18th#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Damen Pink 0 · 1 min

  18. 18
    Damen (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Western Pink 0 · 1 min

  19. 19
    Western (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail California Pink 0 · 1 min

  20. 20
    California (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Kedzie Pink 0 · 1 min

  21. 21
    Kedzie (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Central Park 0 · 1 min

  22. 22
    Central Park#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Pulaski Pink 0 · 1 min

  23. 23
    Pulaski (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Kostner 0 · 1 min

  24. 24
    Kostner#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail Cicero Pink 0 · 2 min

  25. 25
    Cicero (Pink)#E27EA6 Line

    Next: Cta Rail 54th Cermak 0 · 1 min

  26. 26
    54th/Cermak#E27EA6 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 Pulaski (Blue) and 54th/Cermak?

There are 26 stations on this route, covering approximately 22 km.

How long does Pulaski (Blue) to 54th/Cermak take?

The estimated journey time is 44 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 Pulaski (Blue)?

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