
Mount Prospect is conveniently located in Chicago's northwest suburbs. The Village is connected to an excellent transportation system that provides quick access to the surrounding suburbs and downtown Chicago
Facets of this system include the Metra commuter rail system, Pace bus service, Interstate 90 (the Northwest Tollway), Interstate 294 (the Tri-State Tollway) and many other convenient routes.
Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, just five miles away, is easily accessible by car or public transportation. Midway Airport, a convenient alternative to O'Hare for many travelers, is easily accessible as well.
Major arteries – such as the Northwest Highway (Route 14), Rand Road (Route 12), Golf Road (Route 58), Algonquin Road (Route 62) Dempster Street and Elmhurst Road (Route 83) – link Mount Prospect with neighboring towns throughout the region.