How to get from Mount Prospect to Carol Stream by bus and train?

From Mount Prospect to Carol Stream by bus and train

To get from Mount Prospect to Carol Stream in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the 230 bus from Algonquin Rd & Wall St station to Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train, then the UP-W train and finally take the 711 bus from Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St) station to Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $17.00.

212min$17.00
Bus - 230
230
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 711
711
Walk to Carol Stream
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Wall St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Prospect
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St)
    ID 21394
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #636| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #27| Elburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wheaton
    53 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
    ID 32421
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    North
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gary Ave & Fullerton Ave / Hiawatha Dr
    ID 30636
    19 min
  • 12
    Walk to Carol Stream
    Walk to
    Carol Stream
    1.36 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mount Prospect to Carol Stream

The distance between Mount Prospect, Chicago and Carol Stream, Chicago is approximately 53.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 212 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Prospect to Carol Stream by 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 Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect is located at Mount Prospect, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Wall St.

Train stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Cumberland
  • Des Plaines
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Algonquin Rd & Wall St
  • Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
  • Algonquin Rd & Malmo Dr

Public transit stations close to Carol Stream, Chicago

Carol Stream is located at Carol Stream, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is West Chicago.

Train stations close to Carol Stream:

  • West Chicago

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Carol Stream?

    The fastest way takes 212 minutes, using Bus line 230, Train line UP-NW, Train line UP-W, Bus line 711.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Prospect and Carol Stream in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Mount Prospect to Carol Stream in Chicago?

    The 230 bus line goes from South station near Mount Prospect to Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) station near Carol Stream in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Mount Prospect to Carol Stream in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Mount Prospect and Carol Stream in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Mount Prospect to get to Carol Stream in Chicago?

    Get on the 230 bus from the South stop near Mount Prospect in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Mount Prospect and Carol Stream in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Des Plaines Metra (Miner St & Lee St) stop, which is closest to Carol Stream in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Mount Prospect to Carol Stream?

    The ride from Mount Prospect to Carol Stream costs $17.00.

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