How to get from Chicago to Mt. Prospect by bus and train?

From Chicago to Mt. Prospect by bus and train

To get from Chicago to Mt. Prospect in Mount Prospect, take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Mt. Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

69min$7.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Madison & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Western (East)
    ID 15364
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station Mt. Prospect
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chicago to Mt. Prospect by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Chicago to Mt. Prospect in Mount Prospect, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train 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 UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Mt. Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

63min$6.00
Bus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
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
    14 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
    Jefferson Park
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mt. Prospect
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Chicago.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Chicago to Mt. Prospect

The distance between Chicago, Mount Prospect and Mt. Prospect, Mount Prospect is approximately 22.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago to Mt. Prospect by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mount Prospect – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

From Chicago to Mt. Prospect by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Chicago to Mt. Prospect in Mount Prospect, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train 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 UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Mt. Prospect station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

63min$6.00
Bus - X49
X49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
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
    14 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
    Jefferson Park
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mt. Prospect
    Ride to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 20, Train line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Mt. Prospect?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Chicago to Mt. Prospect?

    The 20 bus line goes from Madison & Western (East) station near Chicago in Chicago to Columbus & Randolph (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Columbus & Randolph (South) station near Mt. Prospect in Mount Prospect.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Mt. Prospect by bus and train?

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chicago to get to Mt. Prospect?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Madison & Western (East) stop near Chicago in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chicago and Mt. Prospect?

    Get off the bus at the Columbus & Randolph (South) station, which is closest to Mt. Prospect in Mount Prospect.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chicago to Mt. Prospect?

    The ride from Chicago to Mt. Prospect costs $7.75.

Popular Routes