The average train between Barrington and Elgin takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrington to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barrington and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Barrington is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Elgin at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Barrington to Elgin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barrington to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Barrington station and arriving at Elgin station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Barrington to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from Barrington station.
Barrington to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Elgin station.
The distance between Barrington and Elgin is 17.6 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Barrington to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 3m.