How to get from Glendale Heights to Mount Prospect by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Glendale Heights to Mount Prospect in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 715 bus from Glen Ellyn/Regency station to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Mt. Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

227min$15.00
Bus - 715
715
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Mount Prospect
Leaves from Glen Ellyn/Regency

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glendale Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 715715
    Wait for bus
    715
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra
    ID 28638
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Ellyn
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #38| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mount Prospect
    Walk to
    Mount Prospect
    2.61 mi • 54 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glendale Heights to Mount Prospect

The distance between Glendale Heights, Chicago and Mount Prospect, Chicago is approximately 49.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 227 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glendale Heights to Mount Prospect 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 Glendale Heights

Glendale Heights is located at Glendale Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Glen Ellyn/Army Trail.

Bus stations close to Glendale Heights:

  • Glen Ellyn/Army Trail
  • Army Trail/Glen Ellyn
  • Army Trail Rd & Glen Ellyn Rd

Public transit stations close to Mount Prospect, Chicago

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:

  • Mt. Prospect
  • Cumberland
  • Des Plaines

Bus stations close to Mount Prospect:

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 227 minutes, using Bus line 715, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 47 min.

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

    The 715 bus line goes from South station near Glendale Heights to Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station near Mount Prospect in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Glendale Heights and Mount Prospect in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the 715 bus from the South stop near Glendale Heights in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra station, which is closest to Mount Prospect in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Glendale Heights to Mount Prospect?

    The ride from Glendale Heights to Mount Prospect costs $15.00.

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