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

From Barrington to Skokie by bus and train

To get from Barrington to Skokie in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Barrington station to Cumberland station. Next, take the 208 bus from Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station to Golf Kedvale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

104min$5.75
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 208
208
Leaves from Barrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Barrington
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cumberland
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Golf Kedvale
    Ride to bus station
    Golf Kedvale
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Barrington to Skokie by bus and train via UP-NW, PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and 215

To get from Barrington to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Barrington station to Des Plaines station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the 215 bus from Crawford Ave & Dempster St station to Church St & Karlov Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

97min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 215
215
Walk to Skokie
Leaves from Barrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Barrington
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Springfield Ave
    ID 21473
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crawford Ave & Dempster St
    ID 688
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St & Karlov Ave
    ID 21782
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Skokie
    Walk to
    Skokie
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Barrington to Skokie

The distance between Barrington, Chicago and Skokie, Chicago is approximately 27.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Barrington to Skokie 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 Skokie, Chicago

Skokie is located at Skokie, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Golf Rd & Kostner Ave.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Skokie:

  • Oakton-Skokie
  • Dempster-Skokie

Train stations close to Skokie:

  • Central St.
  • Wilmette
  • Kenilworth

Bus stations close to Skokie:

  • Golf Rd & Kostner Ave
  • Golf Rd & Crawford Ave
  • Golf Lowell

Related Routes

Alternative route from Barrington to Skokie by bus and train via UP-NW, PULSE DEMPSTER LINE and 215

To get from Barrington to Skokie in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Barrington station to Des Plaines station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the 215 bus from Crawford Ave & Dempster St station to Church St & Karlov Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

97min$6.05
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 215
215
Walk to Skokie
Leaves from Barrington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Barrington
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #638| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Springfield Ave
    ID 21473
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crawford Ave & Dempster St
    ID 688
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Old Orchard Mall - Macy's
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St & Karlov Ave
    ID 21782
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Skokie
    Walk to
    Skokie
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 208.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line 215.

  • Is there a direct train between Barrington and Skokie in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Barrington to Skokie in Chicago?

    The UP-NW train line goes from #638| Chicago Otc station near Barrington to Cumberland station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Cumberland station near Skokie in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Barrington and Skokie in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Barrington to get to Skokie in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the #638| Chicago Otc station near Barrington in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Barrington and Skokie in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Cumberland stop, which is closest to Skokie in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Barrington to Skokie?

    The ride from Barrington to Skokie costs $5.75.