Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mount Prospect travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Prospect

With a population of 54,167, Mount Prospect is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mount Prospect has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mount Prospect

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blackfinn Ameripub - Mt. Prospect (157 Randhurst Village Dr) and Trezeros Kitchen and Tap (302 W Northwest Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Mount Prospect

Mount Prospect in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Prospect in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mount Prospect

Plane

When flying to Mount Prospect, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mount Prospect include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Prospect departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Prospect. The train journey from Mount Prospect to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Prospect is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 21 miles from Mount Prospect. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Prospect, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Mount Prospect takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

When flying to Mount Prospect, you’ll arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mount Prospect include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Prospect departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Prospect. The train journey from Mount Prospect to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Prospect is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 21 miles from Mount Prospect. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Prospect, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Mount Prospect takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Champaign, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Mount Prospect

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Mount Prospect

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,961 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Prospect

Most booked hotels in Mount Prospect

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Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 582 reviews)
$179+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago/Mt. Prospect
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 351 reviews)
$133+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport - Rosemont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 725 reviews)
$150+
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Hyatt Regency Ohare Chicago
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2311 reviews)
$123+
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Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2291 reviews)
$124+
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Motel 6 Elk Grove Village - O'Hare
2 stars
Good (7.4, 2142 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Mount Prospect

Renting a car in Mount Prospect costs $39 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Prospect.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Prospect (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Prospect is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mount Prospect costs $39 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Mount Prospect.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Prospect (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Mount Prospect is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special SUV or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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