Barrington, IL is a quaint village located in the northwest suburbs of Illinois. It has a population of approximately 10,000 people and combines small-town charm with close proximity to major cities like Chicago. One of the great advantages of living in Barrington is the availability of public transportation options. The Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line provides daily service to downtown Chicago and several stations within the village, making it easy for residents to commute into the city for work or leisure. Additionally, Pace Bus service is also available throughout the village as well as express bus service to the nearby O’Hare International Airport and surrounding areas. With all these transportation options, commuting or exploring outside of Barrington is convenient and accessible for its residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Barrington takes 32.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Barrington get to work:
- 72.8% drive their own car alone
- 4.1% carpool with others
- 9.4% work from home
- 10.1% take mass transit