CME Cermak
Internet ExchangeChicago, IL · CME Group
CME Cermak is an internet exchange and peering facility in Chicago, IL, operated by CME Group. It hosts 2 connected networks across 1 internet exchange. Carrier and peering density is a core fiber-connectivity input for datacenter siting: proximity to a well-peered exchange shortens the path to low-latency, multi-carrier transit and reduces backhaul cost for a new facility.
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- 365 Data Centers Chicago (CH6)21 networks
- Northwestern University co-location facility20 networks
Nearby datacenters
- Digital Realty CH1Digital Realty · Elk Grove Village, IL
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- Digital Realty CH3Digital Realty · Elk Grove Village, IL
- Microsoft - Azure DatacenterMicrosoft · Northlake, IL
- Digital Realty CH2Digital Realty · Elk Grove Village, IL
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near CME Cermak, ranked by DC Readiness. Co-location near a well-peered exchange is a meaningful fiber-connectivity advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN122269 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cook County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 71.2 |
| UNKNOWN124436 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cook County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 70.1 |
| UNKNOWN122285 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cook County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 68.5 |
| ELMHURST | Substation-Adjacent | IL | DuPage County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.7 |
| UNKNOWN124699 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cook County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.7 |
| ITASCA | Substation-Adjacent | IL | DuPage County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.6 |
| COMMONWEALTH EDISON DES PLAINES (345KV) | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.2 |
| PROSPECT HEIGHTS | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.1 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Exchange and peering data is sourced from public PeeringDB records and may lag facility changes. Network and IX counts are point-in-time figures; confirm current peering options and cross-connect availability directly with the facility operator.
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