How to get from Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus?

From Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 21 bus from Cermak & Canal (East) station to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to North Ave & Roy Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Canal (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L' and bus schedule to Northlake, IL on the Moovit app.

80min$2.25
Walk to bus stationBus - 21
21
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Bus - 318
318
Walk to Northlake, IL
Leaves from Cermak & Canal (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cermak & Canal (East)
    ID 6952
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station (East)
    ID 18052
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Cermak-Mccormick Place
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    Harlem-Green
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8680
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Northlake Commons (137 W North Ave)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Ave & Roy Ave
    ID 8853
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northlake, IL
    Walk to
    Northlake, IL
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL

The distance between Cermak & Canal (West) and Northlake, IL is approximately 18.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL by Chicago 'L' and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northlake – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L' and Bus schedule from Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL

To check the Chicago 'L' and bus schedule from Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cermak & Canal (West)) and destination (Northlake, IL), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L' and bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L' and bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest Chicago 'L' and bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 21, Chicago 'L' line GREEN LINE, Bus line 318.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cermak & Canal (West) and Northlake, IL?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The 21 bus line goes from Cermak & Canal (East) station near Cermak & Canal (West) in Chicago to Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station (East) station near Northlake, IL.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Cermak & Canal (West) and Northlake, IL by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cermak & Canal (West) to get to Northlake, IL?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Cermak & Canal (East) stop near Cermak & Canal (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cermak & Canal (West) and Northlake, IL?

    Get off the bus at the Cermak-Mccormick Place Green Line Station (East) stop, which is closest to Northlake, IL.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL?

    The ride from Cermak & Canal (West) to Northlake, IL costs $2.25.

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