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How to get fromSouth Barrington to Chicagoby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    1h 8m
    $24–30

  2. Drive 31.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Barrington to Chicagocar car 31.9 mi
    37 min
    $6–9

  3. Line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklinbus bus 56
    1h 55m
    $36–47

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Barrington to Chicagotaxi taxi 31.9 mi
    37 min
    $100–130

  5. Line 605 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Barrington Road Kiss-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Rosemont to Jackson-Bluesubway subway Blue Line
    1h 9m
    $33–44

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  • Distance: 32 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

Metra operates a train from Palatine to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Franklin every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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