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Location & Transportation

The Village of Barrington is located 35 miles northwest of Chicago in the state of Illinois and is a part of two counties, Lake and Cook. The village is the center of what has come to be known as the “Barrington region,” an area that encompasses eight villages and a variety of unincorporated areas. The villages that make up this region are Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Inverness, Lake Barrington, North Barrington, South Barrington and Tower Lakes.

The Barrington region maintains a suburban, yet country-like atmosphere and has large areas of natural habitat and green space, including forest preserves and parks. The area is also well known as an equestrian community. With an outstanding school system and high standard of living, it is a popular place to live for those who seek comfort along with easy access to all the amenities and opportunities that are provided by living near a world-class city like Chicago.

Getting Around

No matter what method of transportation people choose in Barrington, they are sure to be greeted with a lovely view out the window. Since the Barrington area has placed a premium on its natural surroundings, it makes it a pleasure to be in the village and its neighboring areas. Those on foot will appreciate the effort that has been put into creating a pleasant atmosphere and can enjoy their surroundings as they stroll through the community.

A Multitude of Driving Options

Those who are traveling by car will find there are many major Illinois and U.S. routes in the area that provide easy access to Chicago and the various suburbs in and around the Barrington area. Entrances and exits to the Illinois Northwest Tollway, also known as I-90, are located at IL Route 59 and at Barrington Road. The Northwest Tollway offers direct access to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport as well as to the downtown area. One can also connect to I-94, I-294 and I-290 from I-90. Northwest Highway (U.S. Route 14) and Rand Road (U.S. Route 12) are other major roadways that network through the area.

Terrific Airport Access

Located only 23 miles from Barrington, O’Hare International Airport gives residents easy access to nearly any destination and makes it simple for visitors to get to the village as well. O’Hare is one of the busiest airports in the world, so finding a flight to wherever one needs is never an issue. Also nearby is Lake in the Hills Airport, which is only eight miles away from Barrington. A public facility serving both charter and business passengers, it provides yet another option for those who are looking for the convenience that airplane travel can offer.

Plenty of Public Transportation Choices

Pace Suburban Bus Route 557, also known as “The Hot Line,” runs along the Barrington Road Corridor. The route has a southbound morning route and a northbound afternoon route that help connect the Metra station with large area employers such as Siemens, AT&T, Claire’s and ADP. The route runs on weekdays only and has been in service since 2001. For more information, visit www.pacebus.com.

According to the village, more than 1,800 people come to Barrington to ride the Metra train into Chicago every day. Barrington’s Metra station is located at 201 South Spring Street, and it makes the commute into the city both simple and economical. The 495-mile Metra system serves 230 stations in six different counties, so access to a variety of other areas is possible by train as well. For more information on the Metra schedules and routes, visit them online at www.metrarail.com. For information on commuter parking options, call 847-304-3400.