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How to get fromChicago to South Barringtonby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to South Barrington by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    1h 4m
    $25–30

  2. Drive  31.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to South Barringtoncar car 31.5 mi
    37 min
    $6–9

  3. Line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2h 7m
    $34–46

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chicago to South Barringtontaxi taxi 31.5 mi
    37 min
    $100–120

  5. Subway, line 605 bus

    1. Take the subway from Jackson-Blue to Rosemontsubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 603 / ...
    1h 30m
    $32–44

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  • Distance: 32.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and South Barrington, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Palatine hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Madison & Dearborn/State to Jefferson Park Transit Center every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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