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How to get from Portage to Cicero by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Portage to Cicero in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from Washington/Wabash station to 54th/Cermak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

153min$11.10
Bus - L2L2
Train - SSLSSL
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Walk to Cicero
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cicero
    Walk to
    Cicero
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Portage to Cicero in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the 21 bus from Mccormick Place (North) station to 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

151min$10.85
Bus - L2L2
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 21
21
Walk to Cicero
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mccormick Place
    ID McCormick
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mccormick Place (North)
    ID 14559
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West)
    ID 14193
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cicero
    Walk to
    Cicero
    0.88 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Portage to Cicero

The distance between Portage, Chicago and Cicero, Chicago is approximately 50.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portage to Cicero by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Portage

Portage is located at Portage, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak & Vermillion.

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes

Bus stations close to Portage:

  • Oak & Vermillion
  • Pottawotami & County Line
  • Maple & County Line Rd

Public transit stations close to Cicero, Chicago

Cicero is located at Cicero, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cermak/Austin.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Cicero:

  • 54th/Cermak
  • Austin (Blue)
  • Cicero (Pink)

Train stations close to Cicero:

  • Lavergne
  • Cicero

Bus stations close to Cicero:

  • Cermak/Austin
  • Austin/Cermak
  • Austin/23rd

By bus and train

To get from Portage to Cicero in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SSL train and finally take the 21 bus from Mccormick Place (North) station to 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $10.85.

151min$10.85
Bus - L2L2
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 21
21
Walk to Cicero
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gary Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mccormick Place
    ID McCormick
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mccormick Place (North)
    ID 14559
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West)
    ID 14193
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cicero
    Walk to
    Cicero
    0.88 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Portage to Cicero?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line SSL, Bus line PINK LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Portage to Cicero?

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line SSL, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portage and Cicero in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Portage to Cicero in Chicago?

    The L2 bus line goes from Metro Center station near Portage to Gary Metro Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Cicero station near Cicero in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Portage to Cicero in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Portage and Cicero in Chicago by bus, train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Portage to get to Cicero in Chicago?

    Get on the L2 bus from the Metro Center stop near Portage in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Portage and Cicero in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Cicero station, which is closest to Cicero in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus, train and Chicago 'L' fare from Portage to Cicero?

    The ride from Portage to Cicero costs $11.10.

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