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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Chicago Union Station to Mount Prospect in Chicago, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Clinton-Blue station to Rosemont station. Next, 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 $2.80.

69min$2.80
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Mount Prospect
Leaves from Clinton-Blue
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton-Blue
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
    ID 23410
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mount Prospect
    Walk to
    Mount Prospect
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Chicago Union Station to Mount Prospect in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Franklin Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 303 bus 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 25 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

85min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 303
303
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Mount Prospect
Leaves from Chicago Union Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Franklin Park
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave
    ID 9898
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
    ID 23410
    12 min
  • 9
    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 Union Station to Mount Prospect
The distance between Chicago Union Station, Chicago and Mount Prospect, Chicago is approximately 22.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago Union Station 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 Union Station

Chicago Union Station is located at Chicago Union Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Clinton-Blue
  • Quincy
  • Washington/Wells

Train stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • Chicago Otc
  • Lasalle Street

Bus stations close to Chicago Union Station:

  • W Jackson Blvd, After S Clinton St (Across From Union Station)
  • Jackson & Canal (East)
  • Chicago Train Station
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 & Cannon Dr.

Train stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Des Plaines
  • Cumberland
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Oakton St & Cannon Dr
  • Oakton St & Colony Dr
  • Algonquin Rd & Kolpin Dr / Seymour Ave
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Chicago Union Station to Mount Prospect in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Franklin Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 303 bus 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 25 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

85min$6.05
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 303
303
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Mount Prospect
Leaves from Chicago Union Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chicago Union Station
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2209| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Franklin Park
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    25th Ave/Rose St & Belmont Ave/Pacific Ave
    ID 9898
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 303303
    Wait for bus
    303
    Rosemont Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd
    ID 23410
    12 min
  • 9
    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 Union Station to Mount Prospect?

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

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 303, Bus line 606.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Chicago Union Station and Mount Prospect in Chicago?

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

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Chicago Union Station to Mount Prospect in Chicago?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from Clinton-Blue station near Chicago Union Station to O'Hare station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till O'Hare station near Mount Prospect in Chicago

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

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

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Chicago Union Station to get to Mount Prospect in Chicago?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Clinton-Blue station near Chicago Union Station in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Chicago Union Station and Mount Prospect in Chicago?

    Get off the Chicago 'L' at the O'Hare stop, which is closest to Mount Prospect in Chicago.

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Chicago Union Station to Mount Prospect?

    The ride from Chicago Union Station to Mount Prospect costs $2.80.

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