The average train between Barrington and Lake Forest takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Barrington to Lake Forest. 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 Lake Forest. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Barrington is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Lake Forest at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Barrington to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Barrington station and arriving at Lake Forest station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Barrington to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Barrington station.
Barrington to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Forest. station.
The distance between Barrington and Lake Forest is 27 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Barrington to Lake Forest. via Clybourn in around 2h 21m.