Mount Prospect, IL is a vibrant and growing suburb located in the northern part of the Chicagoland area. With easy access to both downtown Chicago and O'Hare Airport, residents of Mount Prospect have many transportation options available to them. The village is served by several different bus routes operated by Pace Bus, as well as two Metra commuter rail lines that connect it to other suburbs and downtown Chicago. In addition, Mount Prospect is conveniently located near many major highways such as Interstate 294, Interstate 90 and Route 83, which make it easy for people to access other parts of the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Additionally, there are numerous taxi and ride-share companies that provide services throughout Mount Prospect. All these options make it easy for locals to get around town and reach their desired destination quickly and efficiently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mount Prospect takes 28.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mount Prospect get to work:
- 77.5% drive their own car alone
- 7.9% carpool with others
- 3.7% work from home
- 7.3% take mass transit