The Metra Commuter Rail Union Pacific Northwest Line runs through and has a station in Downtown Mount Prospect. The station is located on Northwest Highway between Emerson Street and Route 83/Elmhurst Rd.
There are several village-owned commuter parking lots in the downtown area: Northwest Highway and Route 83 - both east and west lots and Maple Street lot at the corner of Maple and Prospect Ave. View Map [PDF]
The daily parking fee is $1.50. The Village lots utilize an automated payment system. Machines are located in each lot. The machines do not dispense change, so you either need exact change, or a special parking debit card. The debit cards are available for purchase in the train depot, and the card can be charged up to $60.
LINK TO METRA RAIL - UNION PACIFIC NORTHWEST LINE SCHEDULE
Village-Owned Commuter Parking Lot
Automated Pay Box Information
Things to Know:
- The automated pay boxes accept coins, bills and parking debit cards.
- There are five conveniently located automated pay boxes.
- The rate for daily parking will increase to $1.50.
- Debit cards can be purchased at a vending station in the train station.
- Debit cards can be recharged for any amount (up to $60 max.) at any automated pay box.
- The automated pay boxes DO NOT GIVE CHANGE. The automated pay boxes do not accept credit cards or bank debit cards.
- YOU MUST keep all parking receipts. The Village will NOT issue refunds without adequate documentation (receipts).
What to do if:
You have been issued a parking citation but paid for the parking space:
- Mail your receipt along with the parking ticket to the Mount Prospect Police Department (112 E. Northwest Hwy., Mount Prospect, IL 60056)
Your debit card does not work:
- Call the Village of Mount Prospect Public Works Department at 847/870-5640.
Please have your debit card and all receipts since the last time your debit card was replenished.
Contact Information:
If one of the automated pay boxes is not working:
- Village of Mount Prospect Public Works Department – 847/870-5640
If the debit card machine located in the train station is not working:
- Village of Mount Prospect Public Works Department – 847/870-5640
If you have questions concerning a parking citation:
- Village of Mount Prospect Police Department: 847/870-5656