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How to get fromMadison to Barringtonby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Madison to Barrington by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train Up-Nw
    4h 55m
    $30–61

  2. Drive 105.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Barringtoncar car 105.9 mi
    2h 19m
    $20–28

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Milwaukee Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain train
    5h 44m
    $48–94

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    4h 37m
    $43–303

Madison to Barrington by bus, subway, and train

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Barrington, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Barrington. However, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures, walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Barrington. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Barrington via Milwaukee Intermodal, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 44m.

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