How to get from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago in Chicago, take the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from 54th/Cermak station to Washington/Wabash station. Next, take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

90min$9.00
Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from 54th/Cermak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    54th/Cermak
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - PINK LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    PINK LINE
    54th/Cermak
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wabash
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak & Laramie (Pink Line) (East) station to Cermak & Springfield (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 157 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

107min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - 157
157
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Cermak & Laramie (Pink Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cermak & Laramie (Pink Line) (East)
    ID 6901
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Springfield (East)
    ID 15827
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Springfield (Ne)
    ID 6666
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago

The distance between 54th/Cermak, Chicago and East Chicago, Chicago is approximately 32.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago by Chicago 'L' 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 54th/Cermak

54th/Cermak is located at 54th/Cermak, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line.

Chicago 'L' stations close to 54th/Cermak:

  • Cicero (Blue)
  • Cicero (Pink)
  • Kostner

Train stations close to 54th/Cermak:

  • Cicero

Bus stations close to 54th/Cermak:

  • Laramie/54th Ave. Cta Station/Pink Line
  • 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station (West)
  • 54th Ave Cta Station/Pink Line

Public transit stations close to East Chicago, Chicago

East Chicago is located at East Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is E. Chicago S. Shore Station.

Train stations close to East Chicago:

  • East Chicago
  • Hammond

Bus stations close to East Chicago:

  • E. Chicago S. Shore Station

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak & Laramie (Pink Line) (East) station to Cermak & Springfield (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 157 bus and finally take the SSL train from Millennium Station station to East Chicago station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

107min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Bus - 157
157
Train - SSLSSL
Walk to East Chicago
Leaves from Cermak & Laramie (Pink Line) (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cermak & Laramie (Pink Line) (East)
    ID 6901
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Springfield (East)
    ID 15827
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Springfield (Ne)
    ID 6666
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Randolph (North)
    ID 1119
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Gary Metro Center
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Chicago
    45 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Chicago
    Walk to
    East Chicago
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line SSL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 157, Bus line SSL.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between 54th/Cermak and East Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago?

    The PINK LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from 54th/Cermak station near 54th/Cermak in Cicero to Washington/Wabash station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till East Chicago station near East Chicago in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between 54th/Cermak in Cicero and East Chicago in Chicago by Chicago 'L' and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near 54th/Cermak to get to East Chicago?

    Get on the PINK LINE Chicago 'L' from the 54th/Cermak station near 54th/Cermak in Cicero.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between 54th/Cermak and East Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the East Chicago station, which is closest to East Chicago in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago?

    The ride from 54th/Cermak to East Chicago costs $9.00.

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