The average train between Elgin and Barrington takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Elgin to Barrington. 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 Elgin and Barrington. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Elgin is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Barrington at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 20m • 1 change

2h 45m • 1 change

2h 25m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

2h 20m • 1 change

2h 45m • 1 change

2h 25m • 1 change

2h 11m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Elgin to Barrington? 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 Elgin to Barrington. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Barrington station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Elgin to Barrington train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Barrington train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Barrington station.
The distance between Elgin and Barrington is 17.6 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Barrington via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 51m.