What is the cheapest way to get from River Forest to Mount Prospect?

The cheapest way to get from River Forest to Mount Prospect is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from River Forest to Mount Prospect?

The fastest way to get from River Forest to Mount Prospect is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct train between River Forest and Mount Prospect?

No, there is no direct train from River Forest to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from Oak Park and arriving at Mt. Prospect via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from River Forest to Mount Prospect?

The distance between River Forest and Mount Prospect is 15 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.

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

The best way to get from River Forest to Mount Prospect without a car is to line 90 bus and line 606 bus which takes 1h 6m and costs $5 - $11.

How long does it take to get from River Forest to Mount Prospect?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from River Forest to Mount Prospect, including transfers.

Where do I catch the River Forest to Mount Prospect train from?

River Forest to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Metra, depart from Oak Park station.

Train or bus from River Forest to Mount Prospect?

The best way to get from River Forest to Mount Prospect is to line 90 bus and line 606 bus which takes 1h 6m and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the River Forest to Mount Prospect train arrive?

River Forest to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from River Forest to Mount Prospect?

Yes, the driving distance between River Forest to Mount Prospect is 15 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from River Forest to Mount Prospect.

Where can I stay near Mount Prospect?

There are 374+ hotels available in Mount Prospect.

River Forest to Mount Prospect - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 90 bus

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

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Line 90 bus, line 606 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Harlem & Thomas to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus 90
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rdbus 606 / ...
1h 6m
$5–10
Drive 15 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from River Forest to Mount Prospectcar 15 mi
25 min
$3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Oak Park to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Mt. Prospecttrain Up-Nw
1h 32m
$5–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from River Forest to Mount Prospecttaxi 15 mi
25 min
$45–60
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Forest Park to Irving Park-Bluesubway Blue Line
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Mt. Prospecttrain Up-Nw
2h 25m
$7–12

River Forest to Mount Prospect by bus and subway

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from River Forest to Mount Prospect.

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Distance: 15.3 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between River Forest, Cook County, IL, USA and Mount Prospect, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Harlem & Thomas to Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rd via Harlem Blue Line Station, Harlem-O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oak Park to Mt. Prospect via Chicago OTC in around 1h 32m.

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