Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Barrington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Barrington

With a population of 10,327, Barrington is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Barrington has to offer.

Where to Eat in Barrington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Region (718 W Northwest Hwy) and Francesca's Famiglia (100 East Station Street) are great picks.

When to visit Barrington

Barrington in November
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barrington in November
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Barrington in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 19.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Barrington, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Barrington

Plane

Although Barrington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 32 miles from Barrington. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Barrington departs from Miami and takes around 3h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Barrington, followed by Train. The train journey from Barrington to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Barrington is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 32 miles from Barrington. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrington, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Barrington takes 200 miles and will cost you around $32. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 205 miles.

Plane

Although Barrington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 32 miles from Barrington. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Barrington departs from Miami and takes around 3h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Barrington, followed by Train. The train journey from Barrington to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Barrington is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 32 miles from Barrington. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Barrington, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Barrington takes 200 miles and will cost you around $32. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Barrington

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Barrington

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,487 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,082 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,025 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barrington

Most booked hotels in Barrington

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Zurich-Barrington By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 241 reviews)
$97+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Deer Park
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 171 reviews)
$123+
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Motel 6 Chicago Northwest - Palatine
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 177 reviews)
$63+
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Fairbridge Inn Express - Barrington
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 123 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Barrington

Renting a car in Barrington costs $25 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 116% cheaper than airport locations in Barrington.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Barrington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Renting a car in Barrington costs $25 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 116% cheaper than airport locations in Barrington.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Barrington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

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