North Barrington, IL is an affluent suburban village located in Lake County, Illinois. Despite the rural setting of the town, there are a surprisingly wide variety of transportation options available for people living and visiting North Barrington. Local residents can use public transport such as Pace Bus service, which provides connections to regional transportation hubs including Chicago O’Hare International Airport. There are also taxi services available in the area offering door-to-door service. In addition, Metra Rail has two train stations in nearby communities with direct lines into downtown Chicago. These train stations offer convenient access to all of Chicago’s attractions and destinations. For those who prefer to travel by car, the village is conveniently situated on a number of major highways including US Route 14 and IL Route 59 providing easy access to surrounding towns and cities. Overall, North Barrington offers a range of reliable transportation options for both visitors and locals alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in North Barrington takes 37.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in North Barrington get to work:
- 72.6% drive their own car alone
- 6.6% carpool with others
- 11.5% work from home
- 8.7% take mass transit