How to get from Evanston to Barrington by bus and train?

Evanston to Barrington map

From Evanston to Barrington by bus and train

To get from Evanston to Barrington in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 206 bus from Dodge & Emerson (South) station to Dodge & Dempster (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Barrington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $6.30.

85min$6.30
Bus - 206
206
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Paulina & Howard Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Dempster (South)
    ID 18015
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21512
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station Barrington
    Ride to train station
    Barrington
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Evanston to Barrington by bus and train via 93, PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and UP-NW

To get from Evanston to Barrington in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 93 bus from Dodge & Emerson (South) station to Dodge & Dempster (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Barrington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $6.30.

86min$6.30
Bus - 93
93
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Lawrence & Christiana (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Dempster (South)
    ID 18015
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21512
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station Barrington
    Ride to train station
    Barrington
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Evanston to Barrington

The distance between Evanston, Chicago and Barrington, Chicago is approximately 25.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Evanston to Barrington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Evanston

Evanston is located at Evanston, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dodge & Emerson (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Evanston:

  • Noyes
  • Davis
  • Foster

Train stations close to Evanston:

  • Evanston (Davis St.)
  • Central St.

Bus stations close to Evanston:

  • Dodge & Emerson (South)
  • Dodge & Emerson (North)
  • Emerson St & Dodge Ave

Public transit stations close to Barrington, Chicago

Barrington is located at Barrington, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Barrington.

Train stations close to Barrington:

  • Barrington

Related Routes

Evanston to Barrington map

Alternative route from Evanston to Barrington by bus and train via 93, PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and UP-NW

To get from Evanston to Barrington in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 93 bus from Dodge & Emerson (South) station to Dodge & Dempster (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Barrington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $6.30.

86min$6.30
Bus - 93
93
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Dodge & Emerson (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Evanston
  • 2
    Bus - 9393
    Wait for bus
    93
    Lawrence & Christiana (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dodge & Dempster (South)
    ID 18015
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Dodge Ave
    ID 21512
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    O'Hare Mmf Bay 9
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Des Plaines
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station Barrington
    Ride to train station
    Barrington
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Barrington?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 206, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Evanston to Barrington?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 93, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Barrington in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Evanston to Barrington in Chicago?

    The 206 bus line goes from Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) station near Evanston to Dodge & Dempster (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dodge & Dempster (South) station near Barrington in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Evanston to Barrington in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Evanston and Barrington in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Evanston to get to Barrington in Chicago?

    Get on the 206 bus from the Paulina & Howard Terminal (North) stop near Evanston in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Evanston and Barrington in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Dodge & Dempster (South) station, which is closest to Barrington in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Evanston to Barrington?

    The ride from Evanston to Barrington costs $6.30.

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