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

From Thornton to Mount Prospect by Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Thornton to Mount Prospect in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 353 bus from Williams St & Margaret St station to West 95th Street 30 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE Chicago 'L', then 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 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

149min$2.25
Bus - 353
353
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Mount Prospect
Leaves from Williams St & Margaret St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
    ID 23410
    12 min
  • 13
    Walk to Mount Prospect
    Walk to
    Mount Prospect
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thornton to Mount Prospect by Chicago 'L' and bus via 353, J14, BLUE LINE and 606

To get from Thornton to Mount Prospect in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 353 bus from Williams St & Margaret St station to 103rd St. Cta Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus, then 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 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

174min$2.25
Bus - 353
353
Bus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Mount Prospect
Leaves from Williams St & Margaret St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    103rd St. Cta Terminal
    ID 35617
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
    ID 14155
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
    ID 23410
    12 min
  • 13
    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 Thornton to Mount Prospect

The distance between Thornton, Chicago and Mount Prospect, Chicago is approximately 49.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 149 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton 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 Thornton

Thornton is located at Thornton, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Williams St & Margaret St.

Bus stations close to Thornton:

  • Williams St & Margaret St
  • Williams St & Eleanor St
  • Eleanor St & Julian St

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)

Alternative route from Thornton to Mount Prospect by Chicago 'L' and bus via 353, J14, BLUE LINE and 606

To get from Thornton to Mount Prospect in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the 353 bus from Williams St & Margaret St station to 103rd St. Cta Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus, then 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 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

174min$2.25
Bus - 353
353
Bus - J14
J14
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Mount Prospect
Leaves from Williams St & Margaret St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    North
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    103rd St. Cta Terminal
    ID 35617
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    103rd Street & Stony Island Garage Terminal (Se)
    ID 14155
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 11
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    West
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
    ID 23410
    12 min
  • 13
    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 Thornton to Mount Prospect?

    The fastest way takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 353, Chicago 'L' line RED LINE, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606.

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

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 353, Bus line J14, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 29 min.

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

    The 353 bus line goes from North station near Thornton to West 95th Street 30 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines till West 95th Street 30 station near Mount Prospect in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Thornton and Mount Prospect in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 353 bus from the North stop near Thornton in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the West 95th Street 30 stop, which is closest to Mount Prospect in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Thornton to Mount Prospect costs $2.25.