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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago to Mount Prospect in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the X49 bus from Western & Madison (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

69min$2.25
Bus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Mount Prospect
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - X49X49
    Wait for bus
    X49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Woodfield Corporate Ctr (164 N Martingale Rd)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
    ID 23410
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mount Prospect
    Walk to
    Mount Prospect
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49, BLUE LINE and 606

To get from Chicago to Mount Prospect in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

77min$2.25
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Mount Prospect
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
    ID 23410
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mount Prospect
    Walk to
    Mount Prospect
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago to Mount Prospect

The distance between Chicago, Chicago and Mount Prospect, Chicago is approximately 19.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Mount Prospect 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 Chicago

Chicago is located at Chicago, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Madison & Western (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago:

  • Illinois Medical District
  • Western (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Ashland-Lake

Train stations close to Chicago:

  • Western Ave

Bus stations close to Chicago:

  • Madison & Western (East)
  • Madison & Western (West)
  • Western & Madison (South)

Public transit stations close to Mount Prospect, Chicago

Mount Prospect is located at Mount Prospect, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakton St & Colony Dr.

Train stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland
  • Des Plaines

Bus stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Oakton St & Colony Dr
  • Oakton St & Cannon Dr
  • Algonquin Rd & Wall St

Related Routes

Alternative route by Chicago 'L' and bus via 49, BLUE LINE and 606

To get from Chicago to Mount Prospect in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

77min$2.25
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Mount Prospect
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chicago
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
    ID 23410
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mount Prospect
    Walk to
    Mount Prospect
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line X49, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chicago to Mount Prospect?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

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

    The X49 bus line goes from Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) station near Chicago to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Western Blue Line Station (North) station near Mount Prospect in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago and Mount Prospect in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the X49 bus from the Western & Berwyn Terminal (East) stop near Chicago in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Western Blue Line Station (North) stop, which is closest to Mount Prospect in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago to Mount Prospect?

    The ride from Chicago to Mount Prospect costs $2.25.

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