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

By Chicago 'L' and bus

To get from Mount Prospect to Thornton in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 2 Chicago 'L' lines: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Wall St station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the RED LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 353 bus from West 95th Street 30 station to Williams St & Margaret St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

152min$2.25
Bus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 353
353
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Wall St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Prospect
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lake (Red)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    95th
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    95th/Dan Ryan
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West 95th Street 30
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    South
  • 12
    Ride to bus station Williams St & Margaret St
    Ride to bus station
    Williams St & Margaret St
    ID 2950
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Mount Prospect to Thornton in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Wall St station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the ME train, then the 352 bus and finally take the 353 bus from Pace Homewood Park-N-Ride station to Williams St & Margaret St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.35.

149min$9.35
Bus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MEME
Bus - 352
352
Bus - 353
353
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Wall St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Prospect
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harvey
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave & 155th St
    ID 2544
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 352352
    Wait for bus
    352
    South
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted / Boston Market / L.J.S.
    ID 4668
    11 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Homewood Park-N-Ride
    ID 2683
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 14
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    North
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Williams St & Margaret St
    Ride to bus station
    Williams St & Margaret St
    ID 2689
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mount Prospect to Thornton

The distance between Mount Prospect, Chicago and Thornton, Chicago is approximately 49.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mount Prospect to Thornton 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 Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect is located at Mount Prospect, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Elmhurst Rd.

Train stations close to Mount Prospect:

  • Cumberland
  • Mt. Prospect

Bus stations close to Mount Prospect:

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

Public transit stations close to Thornton, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Thornton:

  • Hazel Crest
  • Calumet
  • Harvey

Bus stations close to Thornton:

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

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Mount Prospect to Thornton in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 606 bus from Algonquin Rd & Wall St station to Rosemont Cta Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L', then the ME train, then the 352 bus and finally take the 353 bus from Pace Homewood Park-N-Ride station to Williams St & Margaret St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $9.35.

149min$9.35
Bus - 606
606
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - MEME
Bus - 352
352
Bus - 353
353
Leaves from Algonquin Rd & Wall St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Mount Prospect
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    East
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington-Blue
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Millennium Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - MEME
    Wait for train
    ME
    #115| University Park
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harvey
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave & 155th St
    ID 2544
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 11
    Bus - 352352
    Wait for bus
    352
    South
  • 12
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Halsted / Boston Market / L.J.S.
    ID 4668
    11 min
  • 13
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pace Homewood Park-N-Ride
    ID 2683
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 14
    Bus - 353353
    Wait for bus
    353
    North
  • 15
    Ride to bus station Williams St & Margaret St
    Ride to bus station
    Williams St & Margaret St
    ID 2689
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 353.

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

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line ME, Bus line 352, Bus line 353.

  • Is there a direct bus between Mount Prospect and Thornton 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 32 min.

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

    The 606 bus line goes from East station near Mount Prospect to Rosemont Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 Chicago 'L' lines till Williams St & Margaret St station near Thornton in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Mount Prospect and Thornton in Chicago by bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 606 bus from the East stop near Mount Prospect in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Williams St & Margaret St stop, which is closest to Thornton in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Mount Prospect to Thornton costs $2.25.

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