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

By bus and train

To get from Northbrook to Barrington in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 626 bus from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station to 1025-1029 Busch Pkwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 234 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Mt. Prospect station to Barrington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus stationBus - 626
626
Bus - 234
234
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
    ID 1457
    1.2 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    1025-1029 Busch Pkwy
    ID 1481
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra
    ID 22597
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #613| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station Barrington
    Ride to train station
    Barrington
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northbrook to Barrington

The distance between Northbrook, Chicago and Barrington, Chicago is approximately 31.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northbrook 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 Northbrook

Northbrook is located at Northbrook, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Cook Rd & Takeda Pkwy / Pointe Dr.

Train stations close to Northbrook:

  • Lake-Cook

Bus stations close to Northbrook:

  • Lake Cook Rd & Takeda Pkwy / Pointe Dr
  • Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
  • Lake Cook Rd & Wilmot Rd

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 626, Bus line 234, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

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

    The 626 bus line goes from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station near Northbrook to Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station near Barrington in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Northbrook and Barrington in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 626 bus from the Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd stop near Northbrook in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station, which is closest to Barrington in Chicago.

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