What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Mount Prospect?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Mount Prospect is to line 208 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Mount Prospect?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Mount Prospect is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Mount Prospect?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church St & Ashland Ave and arriving at Cumberland Metra. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Mount Prospect?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Mt. Prospect via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Evanston to Mount Prospect?

The distance between Evanston and Mount Prospect is 17 miles. The road distance is 14 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Mount Prospect without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Mount Prospect without a car is to line 208 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Mount Prospect?

The line 208 bus from Church St & Ashland Ave to Cumberland Metra takes 1h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Mount Prospect bus from?

Evanston to Mount Prospect bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Church St & Ashland Ave station.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Mount Prospect train from?

Evanston to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.

Train or bus from Evanston to Mount Prospect?

The best way to get from Evanston to Mount Prospect is to line 208 bus which takes 1h 4m and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 1h 20m.

Where does the Evanston to Mount Prospect bus arrive?

Evanston to Mount Prospect bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Cumberland Metra station.

Where does the Evanston to Mount Prospect train arrive?

Evanston to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Mount Prospect?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Mount Prospect is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Evanston to Mount Prospect.

Where can I stay near Mount Prospect?

There are 383+ hotels available in Mount Prospect.

Evanston to Mount Prospect - 5 ways to travel via train, line 208 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Mount Prospect by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 208 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Church St & Ashland Ave to Cumberland Metrabus 208
1h 4m
$2–4
Train
1. Take the train from Evanston to Clybourntrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Mt. Prospecttrain Up-Nw
1h 20m
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Mount Prospecttaxi 13.9 mi
22 min
$40–55
Drive 13.9 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Mount Prospectcar 13.9 mi
22 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
1h 5m
$5–7

Evanston to Mount Prospect by bus

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Distance: 16.8 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Mount Prospect, IL, USA?

Pace Bus operates a bus from Church St & Ashland Ave to Cumberland Metra hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Evanston to Mt. Prospect via Clybourn in around 1h 20m.

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