How to get from Mount Prospect to Dekalb by Chicago 'L' and bus?

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Mount Prospect to Dekalb in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Wall St station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the GREYHOUND US0155S bus from Chicago Train Station station to Dekalb (Holmes Student Center) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Bus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
Walk to Dekalb
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Wall St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Prospect
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Uic-Halsted
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0155SGREYHOUND US0155S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0155S
    Davenport Ground Transportation Ctr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dekalb (Holmes Student Center)
    ID DKB6
    90 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dekalb
    Walk to
    Dekalb
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mount Prospect to Dekalb

The distance between Mount Prospect, Chicago and Dekalb, Chicago is approximately 92.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Prospect to Dekalb by Chicago 'L' and bus, 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 & Elmhurst Rd.

Train stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland

Bus stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
  • Algonquin Rd & Malmo Dr
  • Elmhurst Rd & Oakton St (At Devonshire Dr)

Public transit stations close to Dekalb, Chicago

Dekalb is located at Dekalb, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is University Cir (Dusable) Rt 3 / Rt 4 Stop #484.

Bus stations close to Dekalb:

  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 3 / Rt 4 Stop #484
  • University Cir (Dusable) Rt 5 / Rt 10 Stop #432
  • University Cir (Dusable) 2l / 2r Stop #538

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0155S.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

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

    The 606 bus line goes from Rosemont Cta Station station near Mount Prospect to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Rosemont Cta Station station near Dekalb in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Mount Prospect to Dekalb in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Mount Prospect and Dekalb in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 606 bus from the Rosemont Cta Station stop near Mount Prospect in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Rosemont Cta Station stop, which is closest to Dekalb in Chicago.

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